bin2 bei6 lou2 daai3 ngaan5 geng2扁鼻佬戴眼鏡扁鼻佬戴眼镜

Jyutpingbin2 bei6 lou2 daai3 ngaan5 geng2

Yalebín beih lóu daai ngáahn géng

Definition

No one is better; having no room to complain.

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How it's used

This is a classic Cantonese idiom that uses a visual pun to express that something is peerless or the absolute best. It relies on the imagery of a person with a flat nose struggling to keep glasses on their face, implying that the quality is so high it is impossible to surpass or improve upon. It is a very informal and colorful way to praise someone or something.

Examples

nei5你waa6話keoi5佢zeoi3最lek1叻？gaan2簡zik6直hai6係bin2扁bei6鼻lou2佬daai3戴ngaan5眼geng2鏡，mou5冇dak1得ding2頂aa4呀！

You say he is the best? He is literally the best, no one can beat him!

le1呢gaan1間caan1餐teng1廳di1啲je5嘢sik6食zan1真hai6係bin2扁bei6鼻lou2佬daai3戴ngaan5眼geng2鏡，si3試gwo3過zau6就zi1知。

The food at this restaurant is truly top-notch; you'll know once you try it.

Common phrases

gaan2簡zik6直hai6係bin2扁bei6鼻lou2佬daai3戴ngaan5眼geng2鏡

simply the best

Common mistake

Do not use this in formal or professional settings, as it is a colloquial expression that sounds quite blunt or humorous. It is strictly reserved for casual conversation among friends or family.