sei3 ngaan5 zai2四眼仔
Jyutpingsei3 ngaan5 zai2
Yalesei ngáahn jái
Definition
Four-eyes; a young man wearing glasses.
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How it's used
Carries a slightly informal and sometimes teasing tone, though it is not necessarily derogatory. It is specifically used for males, as the suffix 仔 implies a young man or boy. While it literally highlights the glasses, it is often used as a casual label for someone who looks studious or nerdy.
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That guy with glasses looks like your classmate.
Why are all these guys with glasses studying here?
Related words
Common phrases
a group of guys with glasses
Common mistake
Do not use this term for women, as 仔 is gender-specific. For females, you would use 四眼妹 instead.
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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.
