jing2 ngaan5映眼
Jyutpingjing2 ngaan5
Yaleyíng ngáahn
Definition
Dazzling; glaring.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical discomfort caused by intense light or overly bright, reflective surfaces. It is frequently used to describe situations where something is visually overwhelming or distracting due to its brightness, such as neon signs or high-contrast colors.
Examples
The lights here are really dazzling.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 刺眼, which is often used in a metaphorical sense to describe something that is offensive or unpleasant to look at for social or moral reasons. 映眼 is almost exclusively reserved for literal brightness.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
