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Definition
One's appearance, look, or face, typically used ironically.
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How it's used
Originally a respectful term for someone's appearance, it is now almost exclusively used as a biting, sarcastic insult. It implies that the person's face is unsightly or unpleasant to look at. Using it in a serious or polite context will sound extremely bizarre or aggressive.
Measure word
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Looking at your face, you really scare people.
Related words
Common phrases
that face of yours
Common mistake
Do not use this word to compliment someone, as it will be interpreted as a heavy insult rather than a polite remark.
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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.
