Cantonese words starting with N

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Eyesight, vision, or the ability to discern fine details.

Eyelid; the two folds of skin that cover and protect the eye.

Eyes, sight, or field of view.

ngaan5 luk1 luk1

To stare with wide eyes, especially of a baby looking around, or to glare in anger.

ngaan5 m4 gin3 wai4 ling4 lei6

眼唔見為伶俐眼唔见为伶俐

Out of sight, out of mind; what the eye does not see, the heart does not grieve over.

ngaan5 maang4 ge3

Blind; unable to see.

Eye, typically used in literary or poetic contexts.

ngaan5 mei4 mou4

ngaan5 mei4 mou4 coeng4

眼眉毛長眼眉毛长

Long eyebrow hair.

ngaan5 mei4 tiu4

Eyelid twitching; a sudden spasm of the eyelid muscle.

ngaan5 mei5 dou1 m4 mong6

眼尾都唔望

To deliberately ignore someone; to refuse to even look at someone out of disdain or anger.

ngaan5 ming4 sau2 faai3

Quick-witted and agile; describing someone with fast reflexes or who is sharp-minded and efficient.

Blurred vision; to have dim or unclear eyesight.

ngaan5 mung4 mung4

Bleary-eyed, drowsy, or having squinting eyes as if half-asleep.

Eyelid; the skin covering the upper and lower part of the eyeball used for protection.

The expression, look, or emotion conveyed through one's eyes.

ngaan5 sap1 sap1

眼濕濕眼湿湿

Tearful; with eyes welling up with tears but not yet crying.

Tears, especially when not due to crying.

Rheum; discharge from the eyes.

ngaan5 si2 gon1 zeng6 maang4

眼屎乾淨盲眼屎干净盲

Willful ignorance; the peace of mind that comes from being blissfully unaware of something unpleasant.

A meaningful glance, wink, or hint given with the eyes to convey a message.

Eyeliner; eye makeup drawn along the eyelid to define the contour of the eye.

ngaan5 taan2 taan2

To look on helplessly, in despair, or with frustration.

ngaan5 tiu1 zam1

眼挑針眼挑针

Sty or hordeolum; an infection of the sebaceous glands on the eyelid causing redness and swelling.

An eyelid, typically the lower one.

Eyeball; the round part of the eye.

ngaan5 zaam2 zaam2

ngaan5 zaam2 zaam2

眼斬斬眼斩斩

Blinking, staring, or looking on helplessly, often with eyes wide open.

ngaan5 zaam2 zaam2

To blink repeatedly, especially when confused, hesitant, or unable to answer a question.

An eye cover worn for protection or blocking out light, such as an eye patch, sleep mask, or goggles.

Web camera or peephole.

ngaan5 zai2 luk1 luk1

Having big, bright, round, and rolling eyes, typically describing babies or young children.

Eye; the organ of sight.

ngaan5 zing1 saang1 hoeng2 tau4 deng2

眼睛生響頭頂眼睛生响头顶

A metaphor used to describe someone who is extremely arrogant, snobbish, or looks down on others.

ngaan5 zit3 mou4

Eyelash; a row of hair growing on the edge of the eyelid to protect the eye.

One's point of view, eyes, or perspective regarding someone or something.

ngaan5 zung1 deng1

眼中釘眼中钉

An eyesore; a thorn in one's side; someone or something extremely hated that one wants to get rid of.

Eyeball; the spherical organ of sight.

False, fake, counterfeit, or spurious.

Wild goose; a large migratory bird of the Northern Hemisphere.

Counterfeit goods, fake products, or forgeries.

Always or persistently acting against the wishes of others or oneself; obstinately.

Hard, tough, solid, or stiff; not easily deformed or bent.

Inflexible, rigid, and unable to adapt.

Coin; a small, usually round piece of metal used as legal tender, as opposed to paper money.

ngaang6 bang1 bang1

Stiff, rigid, or physically hard; can also describe an unyielding or blunt attitude.

Hard pen; a general term for writing instruments with hard tips, such as ballpoint pens and pencils.

ngaang6 caau1 bun2

Hard copy; a printed or physically written version of a document.