gam1 si4 m4 tung4 wong5 jat6今時唔同往日今时唔同往日
Jyutpinggam1 si4 m4 tung4 wong5 jat6
Yalegām sìh m̀h tùhng wóhng yaht
Definition
Times have changed, indicating a shift in circumstances or that someone's former glory has faded.
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How it's used
This phrase serves as a versatile observation to highlight how circumstances, social status, or even personal maturity have evolved over time. It is frequently employed to justify a shift in behavior or to express a sense of nostalgia for how things used to be. Unlike a simple statement of change, it carries a weight of finality, suggesting that returning to the previous state is impossible.
Examples
Times have changed; the shop has closed down.
Do you still treat him like a kid? Times have changed.
Related words
Common phrases
Times have really changed (emphatic)
Common mistake
Learners often try to use this as a direct translation for 'times are changing' as a continuous process, but it is strictly used to point out that a change has already occurred and the current state is fixed.
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