dung1 zoeng1 sai1 mong6東張西望东张西望
Jyutpingdung1 zoeng1 sai1 mong6
Yaledūng jēung sāi mohng
Definition
To look around in all directions; to gaze around or glance this way and that.
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How it's used
This idiom describes someone whose eyes are darting about, often implying a lack of focus or a sense of suspicion. It is frequently used to tell someone to pay attention to their immediate task or to warn them against being distracted by their surroundings.
Examples
Why are you looking around?
Don't look around while you are walking.
Related words
Common phrases
don't look around
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a positive way to describe sightseeing, but it usually carries a negative connotation of being unfocused or distracted.
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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.
