ngaan5 maang4 ge3眼盲嘅
Jyutpingngaan5 maang4 ge3
Yalengáahn màahng ge
Definition
Blind; unable to see.
colloquialbodypeople
How it's used
Using this term to describe someone with a visual impairment can be perceived as highly offensive or insensitive. It is frequently used in aggressive or sarcastic contexts to insult someone's lack of attention or poor judgment, similar to calling someone blind in English. When referring to the medical condition respectfully, people typically use terms like 失明 or 視障人士.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is simply wearing glasses or has poor vision, as that would be considered rude. It is specifically reserved for total blindness or as a harsh insult regarding someone's inability to notice something obvious.
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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.
