jau5 ngaan5 mou4 zyu1有眼無珠有眼无珠
Jyutpingjau5 ngaan5 mou4 zyu1
Yaleyáuh ngáahn mòuh jyū
Definition
Lacking the ability to discern or appreciate the quality or value of people or things.
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How it's used
This idiom is used to criticize someone for failing to recognize the true value of a person or situation, often implying they have been foolish or negligent. It carries a strong sense of self-reproach or harsh judgment toward others. It is much more expressive and biting than simply saying someone is blind or ignorant.
Examples
I was really blind, I trusted this con artist.
Related words
Common phrases
truly blind/senseless
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe physical blindness, as it is strictly metaphorical and carries a negative, judgmental tone regarding someone's judgment or perception.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
