zing2 jing4整形

Jyutpingzing2 jing4

Yalejíng yìhng

動詞

Definition

To undergo plastic surgery; to cosmetically alter one's physical appearance.

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How it's used

While 整形 is commonly understood, native speakers frequently use 整容 to refer specifically to cosmetic procedures on the face. The term carries a slightly clinical or formal nuance compared to the more casual and direct 整容. It is often used when discussing the broader concept of surgical alteration rather than just a specific minor procedure.

Examples

nei5你gok3覺dak1得keoi5佢faai3塊min6面hai6係mai6咪zing2整gwo3過jing4形aa4呀？

Do you think she has had plastic surgery on her face?

Common phrases

zing2整jing4形sau2手seot6術

plastic surgery operation

heoi3去zing2整jing4形

to go for plastic surgery

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 整形外科, which refers to the medical specialty of plastic and reconstructive surgery. Using 整形 as a verb to describe a person is acceptable, but be aware that it can sound slightly more detached or analytical than using the more common colloquial term 整容.