fu2 si6 daam1 daam1虎視眈眈虎视眈眈
Jyutpingfu2 si6 daam1 daam1
Yalefú sih dāam dāam
Definition
To eye greedily; to look at something with intense desire to obtain it, like a tiger watching its prey.
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How it's used
This idiom carries a strong sense of predatory intent or intense, covetous desire. While it can be used humorously when someone is staring at food, it is most commonly used in professional or competitive contexts to describe someone waiting for an opportunity to seize something valuable.
Examples
He is eyeing that manager position greedily.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a simple verb meaning to stare, but it implies a specific, aggressive desire to possess or take over the object of focus. It is not used for neutral observation.
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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.
