mung4 ngaan5 zai2矇眼仔蒙眼仔
Jyutpingmung4 ngaan5 zai2
Yalemùhng ngáahn jái
Definition
An affectionate or teasing term for a young male with small or squinty eyes.
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How it's used
Carries a slightly derogatory or teasing tone, often used by adults to describe a boy who appears oblivious or slow to grasp a situation. While it literally references small or squinting eyes, it is primarily used as a label for someone acting foolishly or lacking common sense. It is rarely used as a neutral description of physical appearance.
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Why are you staring at me like a silly kid?
That foolish boy never listens to what people say.
Related words
Common phrases
to act like a foolish boy
Common mistake
Avoid using this term to describe someone with actual visual impairments, as it is strictly used as a casual insult or playful jab regarding intelligence or awareness.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
