jat1 jin4 ging1 sing2 mung6 zung1 jan4一言驚醒夢中人一言惊醒梦中人
Jyutpingjat1 jin4 ging1 sing2 mung6 zung1 jan4
Yaleyāt yìhn gīng síng muhng jūng yàhn
Definition
To wake someone up to reality or resolve their confusion with a single, insightful remark.
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How it's used
This idiom is used to express gratitude or surprise when someone provides a piece of advice that instantly solves a problem or clarifies a situation. It implies that the listener was previously stuck in a state of confusion or ignorance, similar to being lost in a dream. It is often used as a polite way to acknowledge that the other person's insight was the key to finding a solution.
Examples
nei5你zan1真hai6係jat1一jin4言ging1驚sing2醒mung6夢zung1中jan4人，ngo5我dim2點gaai2解mou5冇nam2諗gwo3過ni1呢go3個fong1方faat3法？
You really woke me up to the truth, why didn't I think of this method?
Thanks for your advice, it really cleared up my confusion.
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Common phrases
really woke me up to the truth
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