dung6 caat3 lik6洞察力
Jyutpingdung6 caat3 lik6
Yaleduhng chaat lihk
Definition
Insight; the ability to perceive things that are not easily noticed or to observe deeply and thoroughly.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the ability to see through surface appearances to grasp the underlying truth or future trends. It is a formal term often used in professional or analytical contexts rather than casual conversation. When describing someone's ability, it is frequently paired with adjectives like 過人 or 敏銳.
Examples
Their insight into the market is very strong, they always find business opportunities.
Do you think they have enough insight to handle this matter?
Related words
Common phrases
keen insight
outstanding insight
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simple observation or eyesight, as it implies a deep, intellectual, or intuitive understanding that others might miss.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
