daa2 zoek3 daam6 ngaan5打雀噉眼打雀啖眼
Jyutpingdaa2 zoek3 daam6 ngaan5
Yaledá jeuk daahm ngáahn
Definition
To stare fixedly and foolishly; to gaze attentively.
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How it's used
This idiom vividly captures the image of a bird's fixed, unblinking gaze. It is primarily used to describe someone staring with a vacant, naive, or overly curious expression. It carries a slightly mocking tone, implying that the person staring is acting foolishly or lacks social awareness.
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Do not use this to describe a focused or intense gaze, as it specifically implies a lack of intelligence or a dazed state. It is not a neutral way to say someone is looking at something.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
