faa1 do1 ngaan5 lyun6花多眼亂花多眼乱
Jyutpingfaa1 do1 ngaan5 lyun6
Yalefā dō ngáahn lyuhn
Definition
Dazzled and confused by a wide variety or a massive selection, making it difficult to choose.
colloquialshoppingdescriptions
How it's used
Describes the specific feeling of mental fatigue when faced with an excessive number of options. It is frequently used in shopping contexts or when browsing through menus, websites, or catalogs. Unlike simply being indecisive, this phrase emphasizes that the sheer volume of high-quality or similar items is the direct cause of the confusion.
Examples
There are so many styles of clothes in this shop, I'm really overwhelmed by the choices.
Related words
Common phrases
to be overwhelmed by choices while selecting
to be dazzled by the variety while looking
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being picky or having high standards. It specifically refers to the state of being overwhelmed by quantity, not the quality of the items themselves.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
