zong1 baan6裝扮装扮
Jyutpingzong1 baan6
Yalejōng baahn
Definition
To dress up; to deck out or groom oneself.
colloquialclothingdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of styling oneself or putting on an outfit for a particular occasion. While it can imply a simple change of clothes, it often carries a nuance of effort or intentionality to look presentable or attractive. It is frequently used when commenting on someone's appearance before they head out to an event.
Examples
You're dressed up so nicely today, where are you going?
She loves dressing herself up and is always buying new clothes.
Related words
Common phrases
to dress oneself up
to dress up with great care
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the Mandarin term 裝扮 which can sometimes imply a disguise or a theatrical costume. In daily Cantonese, 打扮 is far more common for general dressing up, while 裝扮 can sound slightly more formal or literary.
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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.
