bei2 ngaan5 tai2畀眼睇
Jyutpingbei2 ngaan5 tai2
Yalebéi ngáahn tái
Definition
To wait and see, or to show someone what one is made of.
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How it's used
Carries a slightly challenging or defiant tone, often used when someone doubts a claim or prediction. It implies that the truth will reveal itself soon, effectively telling the listener to hold their judgment until the outcome is clear. It is rarely used in formal settings and sounds most natural when expressing confidence in a future result.
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Do not confuse this with literal eye-related phrases. It is a set idiomatic expression and cannot be broken apart or modified with other adjectives or adverbs.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
