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Definition
Having blurred, dim, or dazzled vision, making it difficult to see clearly.
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How it's used
Describes a temporary state of visual fatigue or confusion rather than a permanent medical condition. It often implies that the eyes have been overtaxed by small text, bright lights, or intense concentration. The reduplication of 花 adds a sense of dizziness or lack of focus that a simple adjective might lack.
Examples
I've been looking at the computer all day, my eyes are really blurred.
Related words
Common phrases
to stare until one's vision blurs
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe permanent vision loss or needing glasses, as it specifically refers to the sensation of being dazzled or strained in the moment.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
