tai2 m4 jap6 ngaan5睇唔入眼
Jyutpingtai2 m4 jap6 ngaan5
Yaletái m̀h yahp ngáahn
Definition
To be unable to bear the sight of; not to one's liking or standards.
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How it's used
This expression carries a strong sense of personal disapproval or aesthetic rejection. It is often used to describe someone who is visibly annoyed by another person's behavior, appearance, or work quality. Unlike simply saying something is ugly, this phrase emphasizes the internal feeling of being unable to accept or tolerate what is being observed.
Examples
His shirt is so ugly, I really can't stand looking at it.
You work so sloppily, how could the boss possibly be pleased with you?
Related words
Common phrases
completely unable to stand the sight of
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 睇唔順眼, which is more commonly used to describe a personal dislike or grudge against a person's character or attitude. 睇唔入眼 is broader and can apply to objects, fashion, or work performance as well as 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.
