pit3 gin3瞥見瞥见
Jyutpingpit3 gin3
Yalepit gin
Definition
To catch a glimpse of; to shoot a quick glance.
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How it's used
Literary in nature, this term is rarely used in casual, everyday speech despite its precise meaning. Native speakers typically prefer using phrases like 望咗一眼 or 瞄咗一眼 to describe a quick look. Using it in conversation can make you sound like you are reading from a novel or a formal news report.
Examples
I caught a glimpse of him in the crowd.
Did you catch a glimpse of who went in just now?
Related words
Common phrases
to catch a single glimpse
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 偷睇, which implies a deliberate act of peeking or spying. 瞥見 describes an accidental or fleeting visual perception rather than an intentional act of looking.
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Grammar guides
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