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Definition
A portrait; a painted or drawn likeness of a person.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a visual representation of a person, typically focusing on the face or upper body. While it can describe a painting, it is also frequently used for sketches or digital art. It carries a slightly formal or artistic tone compared to just calling something a 畫.
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This portrait looks just like the person themselves.
Have you seen the portrait of that historical figure?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for general landscape paintings or abstract art, as it is strictly reserved for depictions of people. For a general painting, use 畫 instead.
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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.
