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Definition
Someone who is blind, short-sighted, or fails to notice things due to carelessness.
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How it's used
Describes a person who is physically clumsy or mentally inattentive to their surroundings. It carries a slightly teasing or impatient tone, often used when someone overlooks an object right in front of their eyes. Unlike formal terms for visual impairment, this is strictly used to criticize someone for being unobservant.
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Why are you being so careless, you bumped into someone.
Related words
Common phrases
acting in a careless manner
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is medically blind, as it is considered offensive and inaccurate. It is strictly reserved for people who are acting oblivious or careless.
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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.
