ce4 si6斜視斜视
Jyutpingce4 si6
Yalechèh sih
Definition
Strabismus; a squint or eye condition where the eyes do not align in the same direction.
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How it's used
While 斜視 is the clinical term used by medical professionals, it is rarely used in casual conversation. Most people prefer the colloquial terms 鬥雞眼 or 射厘眼 to describe the condition. Using the clinical term in a social setting can sound overly formal or even slightly cold.
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Common mistake
Do not use 鬥雞眼 or 射厘眼 in a professional or medical context, as these terms can be perceived as derogatory or insensitive. Stick to 斜視 when discussing health issues with a doctor.
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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.
