zong6 dou3 mun5 tin1 sing1撞到滿天星撞到满天星
Jyutpingzong6 dou3 mun5 tin1 sing1
Yalejohng dou múhn tīn sīng
Definition
To be so dizzy from a blow to the head that one sees stars.
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How it's used
This expression vividly describes the visual phenomenon of seeing flashes of light after a physical impact to the head. It is almost exclusively used to describe the immediate physical reaction to a blow or a fall rather than a metaphorical state of confusion. It carries a slightly dramatic or humorous tone when used in casual conversation.
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to see stars after a head injury
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