ji5 man4 bat1 jyu4 muk6 gin3耳聞不如目見耳闻不如目见
Jyutpingji5 man4 bat1 jyu4 muk6 gin3
Yaleyíh màhn bāt yùh muhk gin
Definition
Hearing about something is not as good as seeing it for oneself; seeing is believing.
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How it's used
This idiom serves as a reminder that direct observation carries more weight than rumors or secondhand accounts. It is often used to persuade someone to verify a situation personally rather than relying on gossip or exaggerated reports. While it sounds slightly formal, it is frequently used in daily life to settle debates about the quality or truth of something.
Examples
Seeing is believing, go see for yourself and you will know.
No matter how well he describes it, it is useless; seeing is believing.
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Common phrases
seeing is believing
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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.
