min6 deoi3 jin6 sat6面對現實面对现实
Jyutpingmin6 deoi3 jin6 sat6
Yalemihn deui yihn saht
Definition
To face reality or confront the truth.
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How it's used
Often used as a stern piece of advice when someone is in denial or clinging to an impossible situation. It carries a slightly impatient or blunt tone, implying that the person being addressed is currently living in a fantasy world. It is rarely used in a neutral or gentle context.
Examples
You should just face reality, stop daydreaming.
When will he finally face reality and accept this result?
Related words
Common phrases
to tell someone to face reality
refusing to face reality
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply looking at something physically. It is strictly metaphorical and refers to accepting a difficult or unpleasant truth, not just observing facts.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
