jin6 san1現身现身
Jyutpingjin6 san1
Yaleyihn sān
Definition
To show up, appear, or make one's presence known at a place.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
Implies a sense of anticipation or expectation, often used when someone has been missing or elusive for a while. It carries a slightly dramatic or formal weight compared to just saying someone arrived, making it perfect for describing a celebrity at an event or a friend who is notoriously late.
Examples
He finally agreed to show up and see us.
What time are you finally going to show up?
Related words
Common phrases
to make a public appearance
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe mundane arrivals like getting to the office or reaching a destination, as it specifically emphasizes the act of making one's presence known after being absent.
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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.
