leoi5 gin3 bat1 sin1屢見不鮮屡见不鲜
Jyutpingleoi5 gin3 bat1 sin1
Yaleléuih gin bāt sīn
Definition
Commonplace; occurring repeatedly and typically referring to something negative.
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How it's used
This idiom carries a formal and slightly critical tone, often used in news reports or serious discussions to highlight recurring negative phenomena. It implies that a situation has become so frequent that it no longer surprises anyone, suggesting a sense of resignation or frustration.
Examples
Why does this problem keep happening over and over?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this phrase to describe positive or neutral events, as it is almost exclusively reserved for undesirable situations like crimes, accidents, or social issues.
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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.
