gin3 gung1見功见功
Jyutpinggin3 gung1
Yalegin gūng
Definition
To take effect, become effective, or show the desired results.
colloquialdaily actionshealth
How it's used
Focuses on the visible or tangible outcome of a process, such as medical treatment, training, or a specific strategy. It implies that a period of effort or waiting has passed before the success becomes apparent. It is often used to describe situations where one is monitoring progress toward a goal.
Examples
I've been taking this medicine for a few days, and it's finally starting to work.
Related words
Common phrases
finally showing results
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 成功, which means to succeed in a general sense. 見功 specifically highlights the moment when the effect of an action becomes observable.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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