tai2 paak3體魄体魄
Jyutpingtai2 paak3
Yaletái paak
Definition
Physique; a person's physical health, strength, and stamina.
neutralhealthbody
How it's used
Focuses on the combination of physical health and inner vitality rather than just outward appearance. It is often used in formal or literary contexts to describe someone who is robust and full of energy. In everyday speech, people might simply use 身體好 to convey a similar meaning.
Examples
He likes exercising a lot, so he has a very strong physique.
Do you think his current physical condition is suitable for long-distance running?
Related words
Common phrases
strong and robust physique
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe mere physical attractiveness or body shape. It specifically refers to the strength and resilience of the body and spirit, making it sound awkward if used to talk about someone being thin or muscular in a purely aesthetic sense.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
