mou5 ngaan5 tai2冇眼睇
Jyutpingmou5 ngaan5 tai2
Yalemóuh ngáahn tái
Definition
To not want to look at or think about something anymore, typically out of frustration or helplessness.
colloquialemotionpeople
How it's used
Expresses a sense of exasperation or total loss of hope regarding a person or a situation. It implies that the speaker has tried to intervene or care in the past but has reached a point of exhaustion where they choose to look away rather than continue to be frustrated. It is often used when someone repeatedly ignores advice or fails to change their behavior.
Examples
He never listens to advice, I really can't bear to look at him anymore.
How can you expect me to just ignore this kind of mess?
Related words
Common phrases
really can't bear to look
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with literally being blind. It is a figurative expression of emotional detachment or frustration, not a physical inability to see.
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