ngaan5 sap1 sap1眼濕濕眼湿湿
Jyutpingngaan5 sap1 sap1
Yalengáahn sāp sāp
Definition
Tearful; with eyes welling up with tears but not yet crying.
colloquialbodyemotion
How it's used
Focuses on the physical appearance of watery eyes rather than the act of crying itself. It often describes a state of being moved, touched, or holding back sadness, whereas 喊 implies the actual release of tears or sobbing.
Examples
She got teary-eyed when talking about her past hardships.
Related words
Common phrases
to watch something until one is teary-eyed
to make someone teary-eyed
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is already crying or sobbing, as it specifically refers to the state before tears fall.
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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.
