ngaan5 jyun4眼緣眼缘
Jyutpingngaan5 jyun4
Yalengáahn yùhn
Definition
Mutual attraction at first sight, or a pleasing first impression based on appearance.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
This term describes a spontaneous, positive feeling of familiarity or attraction toward someone upon first meeting. It implies that the person looks pleasant or trustworthy, making you want to interact with them further. It is frequently used in the context of dating or making new friends to explain why a connection feels natural.
Examples
I felt a strong connection with them the first time we met.
Related words
Common phrases
to not feel a connection
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with physical attraction or love at first sight. It refers more to a comfortable, harmonious vibe or a sense of rapport rather than intense romantic desire.
Grammar color guide
Noun
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Adjective
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
