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Jyutpingdei6 seoi2 sin1 saang1
Yaledeih séui sīn sāang
Definition
A polite term for a visually impaired man.
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How it's used
Historically, this term refers specifically to visually impaired men who made a living through fortune telling, music, or massage. It carries a strong cultural association with old Hong Kong street life and traditional divination practices. While it is a descriptive term, it is considered dated and can be perceived as insensitive or patronizing in modern contexts compared to more respectful terminology for people with disabilities.
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In the past, visually impaired fortune tellers would tell fortunes on the street.
Do you know where there is still a blind fortune teller who does face reading?
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Common phrases
fortune telling by a visually impaired practitioner
Common mistake
Avoid using this term to describe any visually impaired person, as it is specifically tied to the historical occupation of fortune telling. Using it as a general label for someone who is blind is offensive.
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