zeon6 sin6 zeon6 mei5盡善盡美尽善尽美
Jyutpingzeon6 sin6 zeon6 mei5
Yalejeuhn sihn jeuhn méih
Definition
Perfect; flawless; having reached the pinnacle of perfection.
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How it's used
This idiom carries a formal and slightly literary tone, often used to describe high standards or an ideal state of completion. It is frequently employed in professional or evaluative contexts to praise someone's thoroughness or to point out that a project still lacks final polish. Unlike everyday adjectives, it implies a comprehensive level of perfection that covers all aspects of a task.
Examples
He has very high standards for his work and wants everything to be perfect.
There are still some parts of this plan that aren't quite perfect yet.
Related words
Common phrases
to pursue perfection
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this to describe simple things like a good meal or a nice day, but it is reserved for complex tasks, plans, or performances that require significant effort to reach an ideal state.
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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.
