zung1 hon3中看
Jyutpingzung1 hon3
Yalejūng hon
Definition
To look good; pleasant to the eye, though often not useful practically.
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How it's used
Often used in the phrase 中看唔中用, which describes something that is aesthetically pleasing but functionally useless. It carries a slightly critical or dismissive tone, implying that the object lacks substance or durability despite its appearance.
Examples
This shirt only looks good, the material is terrible.
Related words
Common phrases
looks good but is useless
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 好睇, which is a neutral or positive way to say something looks good. 中看 specifically hints at a lack of utility or quality, whereas 好睇 is purely about visual appeal.
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Grammar guides
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