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Definition
Blind eyes.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to an eye that has lost its sight, rather than the person being blind. It is often used in a descriptive sense to distinguish between a healthy eye and one that is non-functional. When used to describe a person, it often carries a harsh or impatient tone.
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Her blind eye is always watering.
Are you blind? Can't you see someone in front?
Related words
Common phrases
one blind eye
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 盲人, which refers to a blind person. Using 盲眼 to describe a person can be perceived as rude or derogatory, so use caution in formal or polite settings.
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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.
