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Definition
Presbyopia; age-related farsightedness that makes it difficult to focus on close objects or small print.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the age related decline in near vision, often appearing in one's forties. It is frequently used as a lighthearted or self deprecating remark among middle aged friends. Unlike medical terms, it is the standard way to describe this condition in everyday conversation.
Examples
I have started to get a bit of presbyopia when reading books lately.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 近視, which is nearsightedness. While both affect vision, they are opposites in terms of which distance becomes blurry.
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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.
