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Definition
Jewelry; ornaments for the head and face.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
Historically referring to the complete set of hair ornaments and facial accessories worn by women, this term now functions as a slightly more formal or traditional way to describe jewellery. It is particularly associated with traditional Chinese wedding attire and gold sets given as dowry or gifts. Using it for modern, minimalist, or Western style accessories can sound slightly out of place or overly dramatic.
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She wore a lot of gold jewellery when she got married.
This set of jewellery is so expensive, where did you buy it?
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a literal description of one's head or face. It is strictly a collective noun for jewellery, not a physical description of a person's appearance.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
