zyun2 sing3轉性转性

Jyutpingzyun2 sing3

Yalejyún sing

Definition

To undergo a sudden change in one's personality, disposition, or temperament.

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How it's used

Used to describe a sudden or noticeable shift in someone's personality or behavior, often implying a move from negative to positive. It carries a sense of surprise, as if the person has undergone a fundamental transformation. It is frequently used in a slightly teasing or skeptical tone when someone acts out of character.

Examples

keoi5佢zeoi3最gan6近hou2好ci5似zyun2轉sing3性gam3咁，bin3變dak1得hou2好gwaai1乖。

He seems to have changed his ways lately, he has become very well-behaved.

nei5你hai6係mai6咪zyun2轉sing3性aa4呀？ging2竟jin4然zyu2主dung6動zou6做gaa1家mou6務。

Have you had a change of heart? You are actually doing housework voluntarily.

Common phrases

dat6突jin4然zyun2轉sing3性

suddenly change one's ways

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the medical term for gender reassignment, which is also sometimes referred to as 變性. While 轉性 focuses on a change in temperament or attitude, 變性 specifically refers to changing one's biological sex.