lok6 gin3 kei4 sing4樂見其成乐见其成
Jyutpinglok6 gin3 kei4 sing4
Yalelohk gin kèih sìhng
Definition
To be glad to see something happen or succeed.
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How it's used
This is a formal idiom that carries a sophisticated, slightly detached tone, often used in news reports or professional settings. It describes a state of passive approval where one is pleased to see a positive outcome unfold without necessarily being the active driver of that success. It is rarely used in casual, intimate conversation between close friends.
Examples
If the company is willing to give us a raise, we would naturally be happy to see it happen.
You say you want to study abroad, are your family happy to see you do it?
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Common phrases
citizens are happy to see it happen
all sectors are happy to see it happen
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this to mean 'I am happy to help' or 'I will do it', but it only expresses a positive attitude toward an event happening, not a commitment to participate in the action itself.
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Grammar guides
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