gin3 sai3 min6見世面见世面
Jyutpinggin3 sai3 min6
Yalegin sai mihn
Definition
To see the world; to enrich one's experience and broaden one's horizons.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
Often used by parents or elders to encourage younger people to travel or gain life experience outside their comfort zone. It carries a sense of broadening one's horizons through exposure to new environments or social circles. It is rarely used in a professional context and is mostly reserved for personal growth or social experiences.
Examples
Kids should go out and see the world more.
Related words
Common phrases
go out to see the world
take someone to see the world
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply travelling for leisure, as the phrase specifically implies gaining wisdom or maturity through new experiences. Using it to describe a simple vacation can sound slightly condescending or old-fashioned.
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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.
