si1 hung1 gin3 gwaan3司空見慣司空见惯

Jyutpingsi1 hung1 gin3 gwaan3

Yalesī hūng gin gwaan

語句Rare

Definition

Commonplace; a common sight or occurrence that is no longer surprising.

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How it's used

Carries a slightly formal or literary tone despite being used in everyday speech to describe repetitive, mundane events. It often implies a sense of indifference or resignation toward something that happens so frequently it no longer warrants surprise or concern. It functions as an adjective phrase that describes a state of affairs rather than a specific object.

Examples

ni1呢di1啲sak1塞ce1車cing4情fong3況，ngo5我dei6哋dou1都si1司hung1空gin3見gwaan3慣laa3喇。

We are used to these traffic jams; they are a common sight.

keoi5佢ci4遲dou3到ji5已ging1經hai6係si1司hung1空gin3見gwaan3慣，mou5冇jan4人wui6會lei5理。

Him being late is a common occurrence, nobody pays attention.

Common phrases

ji5已ging1經si1司hung1空gin3見gwaan3慣

already a common sight

si1司hung1空gin3見gwaan3慣ge3嘅si6事

a commonplace matter

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe something you personally like or find interesting, as the phrase inherently suggests that the subject has become boring or unremarkable due to its frequency.