zeon3 ciu3俊俏
Jyutpingzeon3 ciu3
Yalejeun chiu
Definition
Handsome or good-looking.
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How it's used
While 靚仔 is the standard, everyday way to describe a handsome man, 俊俏 carries a slightly more refined or literary nuance. It is often used to describe someone with delicate, refined, or elegant features rather than just general attractiveness. You will frequently encounter it in period dramas or when someone wants to pay a more sophisticated compliment.
Examples
Which young man is so handsome?
Related words
Common phrases
born with handsome features
handsome young man
Common mistake
Avoid using 俊俏 to describe a rugged or tough-looking man, as it specifically implies a delicate or pretty kind of handsomeness. For a more masculine or general sense of good looks, stick to 靚仔.
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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.
