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Yalejāp dou jeng

Definition

Dressed up very smartly; meticulously styled and well-groomed.

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How it's used

Focuses on the meticulous nature of one's appearance, implying that the person has put significant effort into their outfit, hair, or grooming. It is often used when someone appears unexpectedly formal or stylish compared to their usual standard. The phrase carries a slightly playful or observant tone, highlighting that the person is clearly prepared for a special occasion.

Examples

nei5你gam1今jat6日zap1執dou3到zeng3正，hai6係mai6咪heoi3去jam2飲aa4呀？

You are dressed so smartly today, are you going to a wedding banquet?

keoi5佢ping4平si4時hou2好ceoi4隨bin2便，gam1今jat6日ging2竟jin4然zap1執dou3到zeng3正faan1返gung1工。

He is usually very casual, but today he actually dressed up smartly for work.

Common phrases

zap1執dou3到zeng3正jat1一zing3正

dressed up extremely smartly

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe someone who is simply wearing expensive clothes, as the emphasis is specifically on the act of grooming or dressing up for a particular event. It is not used for someone who is naturally stylish on a daily basis.