daai6 ngaan5 gam1 jyu2大眼金魚大眼金鱼

Jyutpingdaai6 ngaan5 gam1 jyu2

Yaledaaih ngáahn gām yú

Definition

Big-eyed goldfish, used figuratively to refer to a person with large, prominent eyes.

big-eyed goldfish
figurativea person with big, prominent eyes

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How it's used

Describing someone as a big-eyed goldfish is a playful and slightly teasing way to highlight large, prominent eyes. It is often used in casual settings among friends or family to comment on someone's appearance or their surprised expression. The imagery focuses on the bulging, round nature of the eyes rather than just their size.

Measure word

tiu4條tìuh

Examples

keoi5佢deoi3對ngaan5眼hou2好ci5似daai6大ngaan5眼gam1金jyu2魚gam3咁jyun4圓。

Her eyes are as round as a big-eyed goldfish.

nei5你zou6做me1咩dang1瞪daai6大deoi3對ngaan5眼，hou2好ci5似zek3隻daai6大ngaan5眼gam1金jyu2魚aa4呀？

Why are you staring with your eyes wide open, like a big-eyed goldfish?

Common phrases

deoi3對ngaan5眼hou2好ci5似daai6大ngaan5眼gam1金jyu2魚

eyes look like a big-eyed goldfish

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe someone in a formal or professional setting, as it can sound childish or potentially rude depending on the person's sensitivity about their appearance.