sam1 zing1 dat6 ngaak6深睛凸額深睛凸额
Jyutpingsam1 zing1 dat6 ngaak6
Yalesām jīng daht ngaahk
Definition
Having deep-set eyes and a protruding forehead, typically describing an ugly appearance.
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How it's used
This phrase is a highly descriptive and derogatory way to characterize someone's facial features as unattractive. It specifically targets the bone structure around the eyes and forehead rather than just general appearance. Because it is quite offensive, it is rarely used in polite company and is considered a personal insult.
Examples
He looks very ugly with deep-set eyes and a protruding forehead.
Don't call people ugly with deep-set eyes and a protruding forehead, it's very rude.
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Common mistake
Do not use this phrase to describe someone neutrally or as a medical observation. It is strictly an insult and will likely cause significant offense if used in conversation.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.



