can4 oi1 lok6 ding6塵埃落定尘埃落定
Jyutpingcan4 oi1 lok6 ding6
Yalechàhn ōi lohk dihng
Definition
The dust settles; an incident finally comes to an end or a final decision is reached after many twists and turns.
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How it's used
Evokes a sense of relief or finality after a period of intense uncertainty or chaos. It is often used in professional or formal contexts to describe the conclusion of negotiations, legal cases, or complex projects. While it is a four character idiom, it fits naturally into spoken Cantonese sentences when you want to emphasize that the drama is officially over.
Examples
After all that turmoil, the matter has finally settled.
Let's wait until the dust settles before we decide what to do.
Related words
Common phrases
finally settled
wait for the dust to settle
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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.
