saa2 maang4 gai1耍盲雞耍盲鸡
Jyutpingsaa2 maang4 gai1
Yalesá màahng gāi
Definition
Blind man's buff; a game where a blindfolded player tries to catch others within a designated area.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
This term is specific to the traditional childhood game where one person is blindfolded and tries to tag others. It carries a nostalgic tone, as it is a classic game played in school playgrounds or during family gatherings. While the game itself is universal, the name is uniquely Cantonese and evokes a sense of playful, simple fun.
Examples
We really loved playing blind man's bluff when we were kids.
You wear the blindfold and play blind man's bluff.
Related words
Common phrases
to play blind man's bluff
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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.
