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Jyutpingzeon3 jat6
Yalejeun yaht
Definition
Handsome, charming, and outstanding, typically used to describe men.
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How it's used
This term carries a literary and slightly archaic tone, often appearing in novels or formal descriptions rather than casual conversation. It implies a refined, graceful, and intellectual type of handsomeness, distinct from the more rugged or modern descriptions of attractiveness. Using it in everyday speech can sound overly poetic or dramatic.
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Common phrases
elegant and handsome in manner
having a refined and charming temperament
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common adjective like 靚仔, but it is much more formal and specific to a refined, scholarly appearance. It is rarely used to describe someone who is just physically attractive in a casual or street-smart way.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
