tin1 ji1 mou4 fung6天衣無縫天衣无缝
Jyutpingtin1 ji1 mou4 fung6
Yaletīn yī mòuh fuhng
Definition
Flawless, perfect, and seamless without any trace of artifice.
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How it's used
Used to describe something that is so well-crafted or executed that it appears natural and lacks any visible signs of manipulation. While it can apply to physical objects, it is most frequently used to praise abstract concepts like strategies, lies, or artistic performances. It carries a sense of admiration for the seamless integration of all parts.
Examples
His plan is simply flawless, nobody can find any loopholes.
Do you think this arrangement is really perfect?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe people or physical beauty, as it is strictly reserved for plans, performances, or creative works. It is not a general synonym for perfect or flawless when referring to a person's character or appearance.
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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.
