seoi2 lok6 sek6 ceot1水落石出
Jyutpingseoi2 lok6 sek6 ceot1
Yaleséui lohk sehk chēut
Definition
To have the truth revealed and doubts cleared.
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How it's used
This idiom is often used in investigative contexts, such as police work or resolving complex misunderstandings. It carries a sense of relief or closure after a period of uncertainty or confusion. While it is a four-character idiom, it fits naturally into spoken Cantonese sentences by using it as a predicate or following a verb like 查.
Examples
The matter has been investigated for a long time, and finally the truth has come out.
Do you really have to get to the bottom of this before you're willing to stop?
Related words
Common phrases
to investigate until the truth is revealed
Common mistake
Learners sometimes mistakenly use it to describe physical objects appearing from water, but it is strictly metaphorical and reserved for abstract concepts like truth, facts, or hidden motives.
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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.
