sang1 zi1 maau1 jap6 ngaan5生螆貓入眼生螆猫入眼
Jyutpingsang1 zi1 maau1 jap6 ngaan5
Yalesāng jī māau yahp ngáahn
Definition
To fall madly in love with someone; to like someone at first sight.
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How it's used
This idiom describes an intense, sudden, and often irrational attraction to someone upon first meeting. It carries a slightly playful or mocking tone, implying the infatuation might be superficial or purely based on physical appearance. It is rarely used to describe a deep or long-term romantic connection.
Examples
She fell for that guy the moment she saw him.
Related words
Common phrases
like love at first sight
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a general liking for something or a hobby. It is strictly reserved for romantic or physical attraction between people.
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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.
