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Definition
Dazzling; of light, so bright that it hurts or irritates the eyes.
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How it's used
Beyond physical light, this term is frequently used metaphorically to describe something that is visually jarring or offensive, such as a clashing color scheme or an overly gaudy outfit. It carries a strong sense of discomfort, implying that the object is so intense that it forces you to look away.
Examples
The sunlight outside is dazzling, put on your sunglasses.
Your phone screen is so blindingly bright, how can you see clearly?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe emotional pain or psychological hurt, as it is strictly reserved for visual stimuli. For emotional situations, use 礙眼 instead, which implies something is an eyesore or bothersome to look at for social reasons.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
