si1 zin2施展
Jyutpingsi1 zin2
Yalesī jín
Definition
To put to good use; to exhibit or give full play to one's skills or traits.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
Often implies a deliberate or dramatic display of ability, frequently used in contexts where someone is trying to impress or overcome a challenge. It carries a slightly formal or literary weight compared to everyday verbs like 用 or 發揮, making it sound more intentional and grand.
Examples
He gave it his all on stage, and the audience loved it.
Related words
Common phrases
to pull out all the stops
to display one's talents
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simple tasks or routine actions, as it implies a significant effort or a display of skill that is meant to be noticed.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
