gin3 zong6見狀见状
Jyutpinggin3 zong6
Yalegin johng
Definition
To see something happen; to witness a certain situation.
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How it's used
Functions as a formal, concise way to describe reacting to a specific, previously mentioned event. It is primarily used in written Cantonese or formal storytelling rather than casual daily conversation. Using it in a very informal chat might sound slightly stiff or overly dramatic.
Examples
Seeing the situation, he immediately ran over to help.
What was your reaction after seeing that situation?
Related words
Common phrases
to be shocked upon seeing the situation
to leave immediately after seeing the situation
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual speech when simply saying 見到或者見到噉樣. It is a literary-leaning term that implies a more observational or narrative tone.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
