caang4 ngaan5𥋇眼
Jyutpingcaang4 ngaan5
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Definition
To dazzle the eyes.
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How it's used
Describes a physical sensation of being blinded or overwhelmed by intense light, such as from a bright screen, a car headlight, or reflective surfaces. It carries a slightly negative connotation, implying that the brightness is uncomfortable or intrusive rather than just impressive. People often use it when they need to squint or look away because the stimulus is too strong.
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Do not confuse this with 刺眼, which is more commonly used in formal or written contexts. While 刺眼 can also mean offensive to the eyes in a metaphorical sense, 𥋇眼 is almost exclusively reserved for physical light intensity in spoken Cantonese.
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Grammar guides
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