m4 gok3 ngaan5唔覺眼唔觉眼
Jyutpingm4 gok3 ngaan5
Yalem̀h gok ngáahn
Definition
To not be easy to notice, see, or spot; inconspicuous.
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How it's used
Focuses on the lack of visual prominence or the failure of the eyes to register an object despite it potentially being present. It is frequently used when searching for something specific that is hidden in plain sight or obscured by clutter. The particle 喎 is often added to the end to express mild surprise or to emphasize that the speaker genuinely did not see the item.
Examples
It is so messy here, I do not see any pens at all.
Did you see him earlier? I did not notice him at all.
Common phrases
completely unnoticeable
not seen anywhere around
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 睇唔到, which implies a physical inability to see or a complete lack of visibility. 唔覺眼 specifically suggests that the object did not catch the speaker's attention, even if it was technically within their field of vision.
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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.
