ji5 muk6 jat1 san1耳目一新
Jyutpingji5 muk6 jat1 san1
Yaleyíh muhk yāt sān
Definition
To feel fresh, new, or refreshing, especially after experiencing a pleasing change in scenery or sound.
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How it's used
This idiom is used to describe a sense of novelty or a refreshing change that captures one's attention. It is common to use it when discussing design, artistic performances, or major changes in someone's appearance. It carries a positive connotation of being pleasantly surprised by something innovative.
Examples
Her new look is truly refreshing.
After watching this movie, do you feel refreshed and inspired?
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Common phrases
to make someone feel refreshed and new
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a simple adjective like 新鮮, but it specifically implies a transformation or a contrast with the past. It is not used to describe a brand new object that has no previous version to compare against.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
