zau3 maang1 maang1皺掹掹皱掹掹
Jyutpingzau3 maang1 maang1
Yalejau māang māang
Definition
Wrinkled, creased, or crumpled.
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How it's used
This reduplicated adjective is used specifically to describe something that is severely or excessively wrinkled. The suffix 掹掹 adds a sense of intensity, suggesting that the object is not just slightly creased but looks like it has been tightly balled up or neglected for a long time.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 皺巴巴, which is a Mandarin-influenced term. Using 皺掹掹 sounds much more natural and authentic in a Hong Kong Cantonese context.
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