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Jyutpingjau5 ngaan5 gwong1
Yaleyáuh ngáahn gwōng
Definition
To have good taste, foresight, or a discerning eye.
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How it's used
Describes someone who possesses the ability to identify quality or value in objects, people, or situations. It often implies a sense of sophistication or sharp judgment that others might lack. People frequently use it as a compliment to validate someone's choice or decision.
Examples
You really have a good eye for choosing this shirt.
He has such a good eye, he will definitely buy something good.
Related words
Common phrases
really have a good eye
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply having good eyesight. It is strictly used to describe taste or discernment, not physical vision.
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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.
