gwo3 muk6 bat1 mong4過目不忘过目不忘
Jyutpinggwo3 muk6 bat1 mong4
Yalegwo muhk bāt mòhng
Definition
To have a photographic memory; to never forget what one has seen.
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How it's used
This idiom is often used in a slightly hyperbolic or playful way to praise someone's exceptional memory. While it literally describes the ability to recall information perfectly after a single glance, it is frequently employed in casual conversation to highlight how impressive someone's retention is compared to the average person.
Examples
He really has a photographic memory; he remembers everything after just one look.
Do you think you have a photographic memory? You had better write it down.
Common phrases
born with a photographic memory
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common verb phrase, but it is a formal idiom that sounds slightly dramatic in everyday speech. It is better to use it when specifically emphasizing someone's remarkable talent rather than for routine remembering.
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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.
