faat3 fai1發揮发挥
Jyutpingfaat3 fai1
Yalefaat fāi
Definition
To bring into play; to use or display one's potential, talent, or ability fully.
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How it's used
Focuses on the active release or application of latent abilities, talents, or characteristics. It is frequently used in contexts involving performance, such as sports, exams, or creative work, where one is expected to demonstrate their best level. Unlike the more general term 表現, which simply describes how someone acts or appears, this implies an internal capacity being successfully externalized.
Examples
He performed very consistently in the competition.
How can you bring your potential into full play?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 表現. While 表現 can be used as a noun or a verb to describe an outward display or behavior, 發揮 specifically emphasizes the process of utilizing one's internal potential or skill set.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
