mou5 ngaan5 gaai3冇眼界
Jyutpingmou5 ngaan5 gaai3
Yalemóuh ngáahn gaai
Definition
To have poor aim; to aim badly.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the lack of precision in aiming or throwing, rather than general vision problems. It is frequently used in sports contexts like football or basketball to tease someone who consistently misses the target. The term implies a lack of skill or coordination rather than a physical eye condition.
Examples
Your shooting is so inaccurate, how can we win?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 冇眼睇, which is a common idiom meaning to be unable to bear watching something due to disappointment or disgust.
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