wan4 hau5渾厚浑厚
Jyutpingwan4 hau5
Yalewàhn háuh
Definition
Honest and simple; or deep, resonant, and strong when describing a voice or sound.
- honest and simple
- deep, resonant, and strong (of a voice or sound)
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How it's used
Primarily used to describe a resonant, rich, and full-bodied vocal quality, often implying a sense of maturity or authority. When applied to personality, it suggests a person who is guileless, sincere, and possesses a grounded, unpretentious character. It carries a positive, slightly formal connotation that elevates the subject above common or superficial traits.
Examples
His voice is deep and strong, it sounds very comfortable.
This elder has an honest and simple personality, and is well respected.
Related words
Common phrases
deep and resonant voice
honest and simple personality
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe physical objects or simple food items, as it is strictly reserved for human character traits or auditory experiences. It is not a synonym for general kindness or friendliness, but specifically points to a deep, stable, and authentic nature.
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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.
