ngai6睨
Jyutpingngai6
Yalengaih
Definition
To look askance at, or to glare at someone.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
Carries a strong sense of hostility or suspicion, often implying that the person is looking at someone with a judgmental or unfriendly attitude. It is frequently used with the aspect marker 住 to describe the continuous action of staring or glaring at someone.
Examples
He seems very dissatisfied and has been glaring at the manager.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the standard word for looking, 睇, as 睨 specifically implies a negative or suspicious intent rather than just observing.
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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.
