gaa1 saan1 jau5 ngaan5家山有眼

Jyutpinggaa1 saan1 jau5 ngaan5

Yalegā sāan yáuh ngáahn

Definition

To be blessed by one's ancestors or forefathers.

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How it's used

This expression is used to express relief or gratitude when something goes unexpectedly well, often after a period of bad luck or worry. It implies that the good outcome is due to the protection or blessing of one's ancestors. It carries a slightly traditional or superstitious tone and is most common among older generations.

Examples

nei5你wan2搵faan1返fan2份gung1工laa3喇，zan1真hai6係gaa1家saan1山jau5有ngaan5眼aa4呀！

You found a job again, the ancestors must be blessing you!

keoi5佢hou2好coi2彩mou5冇si6事，gaa1家saan1山jau5有ngaan5眼bou2保jau6佑keoi5佢。

Luckily he is fine, the ancestors are watching over him.

Common phrases

gaa1家saan1山jau5有ngaan5眼bou2保jau6佑

ancestors bless and protect

Common mistake

Do not use this in a professional or formal setting, as it is rooted in folk belief and sounds very informal. It is also not a literal statement about eyes, but rather a metaphorical way of saying one's family spirits are looking out for them.