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Definition
A person with a discerning eye, or someone who can see through a situation clearly and knows what is happening.
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How it's used
This term describes someone who is sharp enough to perceive the truth behind a facade or a complex situation. It is frequently used in contexts where someone is trying to deceive others, highlighting that the speaker or the person being addressed is not easily fooled. It carries a sense of worldly wisdom and keen observation skills.
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Anyone with a discerning eye knows what is going on immediately.
Do you take me for someone who can see through things or just a fool?
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Common phrases
a discerning person knows at a glance
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply having good eyesight or being physically observant. It specifically refers to mental acuity and the ability to grasp underlying motives or hidden facts, rather than visual perception.
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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.
