hap6 ngaan5 jyun4合眼緣合眼缘
Jyutpinghap6 ngaan5 jyun4
Yalehahp ngáahn yùhn
Definition
Pleasing to the eye; to one's liking at first sight, creating a good first impression.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Focuses on the immediate, intuitive feeling of connection or comfort when meeting someone for the first time. It is commonly used when discussing potential romantic partners, friends, or even pets, emphasizing that the attraction is based on a subjective 'vibe' rather than objective beauty or status. It implies a sense of fate or natural compatibility that cannot be forced.
Examples
I really took a liking to them; I felt a sense of familiarity the moment we met.
Is it a must for you that you have to be attracted to someone at first sight when choosing a partner?
Related words
Common phrases
very much to one's liking
not to one's liking
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply finding someone attractive or handsome. It specifically refers to a sense of comfort or affinity that makes you feel like you could get along well with the person.
Grammar color guide
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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.
