fan1 hiu2分曉分晓

Jyutpingfan1 hiu2

Yalefān híu

動詞

Definition

To reveal, make clear, or disclose an outcome.

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How it's used

Often used in contexts where a situation is currently ambiguous or ongoing, implying that a final, clear conclusion is inevitable. It carries a slightly formal or dramatic tone, making it common in news reports or when discussing long-standing disputes. It is rarely used for trivial, everyday occurrences like deciding what to eat for lunch.

Examples

le1呢gin6件si6事ci4遲zou2早wui2會jau5有fan1分hiu2曉。

This matter will be resolved sooner or later.

bei2比coi3賽git3結gwo2果gei2幾si4時sin1先jau5有fan1分hiu2曉aa4呀？

When will the competition results finally be revealed?

Common phrases

zi6自jau5有fan1分hiu2曉

will naturally be revealed

dang2等doi6待fan1分hiu2曉

waiting for the outcome

Common mistake

Avoid using this to mean simply 'to tell' or 'to explain' as it specifically refers to the emergence of a final outcome or truth. It is not a direct verb for 'to announce' like 宣佈.