dong3 jan2 jing4當隠形当隠形
Jyutpingdong3 jan2 jing4
Yaledong yán yìhng
Definition
To treat someone as if they are invisible, irrelevant, or unimportant.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Using this phrase implies a deliberate act of social exclusion or cold-shouldering. It is frequently used in arguments or when describing someone who is being rude or dismissive in a group setting. The term conveys a sense of frustration or hurt because the subject feels their presence is being actively denied.
Examples
He always treats me like I'm invisible and ignores me completely.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with being literally invisible, but it is strictly used for social situations where someone is being ignored or treated as if they do not exist.
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