je6 maang4夜盲
Jyutpingje6 maang4
Yaleyeh màahng
Definition
Night blindness.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the inability to see well in low light conditions, often linked to vitamin A deficiency. While it is a medical term, it is frequently used in casual conversation to tease someone who struggles to navigate in the dark or fails to notice objects in dim environments.
Examples
He has night-blindness, it is very dangerous to go out at night.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe general poor eyesight or nearsightedness, as it specifically relates to light sensitivity and night vision rather than blurry focus.
Grammar color guide
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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.
