tim4 mei5甜美
Jyutpingtim4 mei5
Yaletìhm méih
Definition
Sweet and pleasant, describing a woman's appearance, smile, or voice.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on a gentle, pleasant, and youthful aesthetic often associated with a girl next door image. While it can describe a voice, it is most frequently used to compliment physical features like a smile or facial expressions. It carries a slightly more literary or descriptive tone compared to just saying 靚 or 甜.
Examples
She has a sweet look and is very popular.
Do you think her voice is sweet?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe food or drink, as it strictly refers to human appearance or voice. For food, use 甜 instead.
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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.
