wai6 ngaan5慧眼
Jyutpingwai6 ngaan5
Yalewaih ngáahn
Definition
Insight; sagacity; the ability to understand or predict things and situations accurately and thoroughly.
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How it's used
Often used in professional or business contexts to describe someone who can identify talent or value that others overlook. It carries a sense of wisdom and experience rather than just simple observation. It is frequently paired with the verb 獨具 to emphasize that the person possesses a rare, individual perspective.
Examples
He really has a sharp eye; he spotted this antique at a glance.
Do you have the insight to discover the potential of this market?
Related words
Common phrases
to have a unique and discerning eye
Grammar color guide
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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.
