hin2 ji4 ji6 gin3顯而易見显而易见
Jyutpinghin2 ji4 ji6 gin3
Yalehín yìh yih gin
Definition
Obvious, clear, and easy to see or notice.
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How it's used
This is a formal idiom that carries a slightly literary or academic tone when used in spoken Cantonese. It is often employed to emphasize a conclusion that follows logically from a set of facts. You will hear it more frequently in professional settings, debates, or when someone is making a point with a sense of authority.
Examples
Their relationship is obvious, everyone knows it.
The result of this matter is obvious, no need to discuss further.
Related words
Common phrases
obvious fact
obvious logic
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual, everyday small talk with friends, as it can sound overly stiff or pretentious. For informal situations, native speakers prefer using simple phrases like 好明顯 or 一睇就知.
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Grammar guides
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).
