maang4 mui6盲妹
Jyutpingmaang4 mui6
Yalemàahng muih
Definition
Blind girl.
colloquialpeopleslang
How it's used
While literally meaning blind girl, this term is frequently used as a rhetorical insult directed at anyone who fails to notice something obvious. It carries a strong, often offensive tone, especially when used to mock someone's lack of attention. Using it to describe a person with a visual impairment is considered highly insensitive and derogatory.
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Her blind friend really likes listening to music.
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Common mistake
Do not use this term to describe someone who is actually visually impaired, as it is derogatory and offensive. It is almost exclusively used as a rude way to tell someone they are being unobservant.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
