cing4瞪

Jyutpingcing4

Yalechìhng

Common

Definition

To stare; to open one's eyes wide and look without moving them.

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How it's used

Expresses a sense of hostility or intense focus, often implying that the person is angry or shocked. It is almost always used in conjunction with 瞪大, which emphasizes the widening of the eyes to convey this aggressive or surprised state.

Examples

nei5你zou6做me1咩dang1瞪daai6大deoi3對ngaan5眼mong6望zyu6住ngo5我aa4呀？

Why are you staring at me with your eyes wide open?

keoi5佢hou2好nau1嬲，dang1瞪zyu6住ngo5我m4唔gong2講je5嘢。

He is very angry and is staring at me without saying a word.

Related words

see alsomong6望monghsee alsogap6𥄫gaph

Common phrases

dang1瞪daai6大deoi3對ngaan5眼

to widen one's eyes

dang1瞪zyu6住

to be staring at

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe a neutral or friendly gaze, as it carries a strong connotation of confrontation or intimidation. For a neutral look, use 望 instead.