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Definition
A painter, illustrator, or artist who paints professionally or specializes in painting.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to someone who paints as a skilled trade or professional craft rather than just a hobbyist. While it can describe fine artists, it is frequently used for commercial illustrators, concept artists, or portraitists who are hired to produce specific visual work. It carries a slightly more formal or technical nuance compared to simply calling someone an artist or a person who likes to paint.
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This painter's portraits look very lifelike.
Do you know where one can find a professional illustrator?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who just paints as a casual pastime, as it implies a level of professional training or specialization. For a casual painter, it is more natural to use 鍾意畫畫嘅人.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
