zung1 sai1 hap6 bik1中西合璧
Jyutpingzung1 sai1 hap6 bik1
Yalejūng sāi hahp bīk
Definition
A harmonious blend of Chinese and Western styles or cultures, yielding an excellent result.
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How it's used
Used primarily to describe architecture, interior design, fashion, or culinary creations that successfully integrate elements from both cultures. It carries a positive connotation, implying that the combination is aesthetically pleasing or functional rather than just a random mix. It is a sophisticated idiom that elevates the description of a space or object beyond simple fusion.
Examples
The decor of this restaurant has a very harmonious blend of Chinese and Western styles.
Do you think this East-meets-West design is pretty?
Related words
Common phrases
East-meets-West style
East-meets-West design
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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.
