daai6 sai3 ngaan5大細眼大细眼
Jyutpingdaai6 sai3 ngaan5
Yaledaaih sai ngáahn
Definition
Having eyes of different sizes, where one eye is bigger than the other.
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How it's used
Beyond the literal physical description, this term is frequently used metaphorically to describe someone who shows blatant favoritism or bias. When someone treats two people differently based on personal preference rather than fairness, they are accused of being 大細眼. It carries a strong sense of social criticism when applied to bosses, parents, or teachers.
Examples
His eyes are obviously uneven in size.
Are your eyes uneven, making it hard to see things properly?
Related words
Common phrases
very biased
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the physical condition of having asymmetrical eyes, as the metaphorical meaning of bias is much more common in daily arguments and complaints.
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