cung4 gin3 tin1 jat6重見天日重见天日
Jyutpingcung4 gin3 tin1 jat6
Yalechùhng gin tīn yaht
Definition
To see the light of day again; to be revealed or unearthed after being hidden for a long time.
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How it's used
Carries a slightly dramatic or literary flair, often used to describe objects that were lost, hidden, or buried for an extended period. While it can be applied to people emerging from isolation, it is most frequently used for physical items like artifacts, documents, or long-forgotten belongings.
Examples
This antique has finally seen the light of day again.
He has hidden it for so long, when will he finally let it see the light of day?
Related words
Common phrases
finally see the light of day
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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.
