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Jyutpingngaan5 zung1
Yalengáahn jūng
Definition
One's point of view, eyes, or perspective regarding someone or something.
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How it's used
Focuses on the subjective perspective or evaluation of a person, often implying a personal judgment or bias. It is frequently used with the preposition 喺 to establish the vantage point from which a situation is being assessed. While it literally translates to in the eyes, it functions as a metaphorical frame for one's internal opinion or value system.
Examples
From my point of view, this matter is completely unreasonable.
What does success look like in your eyes?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean literal physical vision, as it is strictly used for abstract opinions or perceptions. Do not confuse it with 睇法, which is a more neutral and direct way to express an opinion or viewpoint.
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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.
