si6 je5視野视野
Jyutpingsi6 je5
Yalesih yéh
Definition
Field of vision, field of view, or one's outlook and horizon.
- field of vision; the range of physical sight
- figurativeone's outlook, horizon, or breadth of knowledge
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How it's used
While often used for physical sight, this term is frequently applied metaphorically to describe someone's perspective or depth of knowledge. It implies a sense of intellectual openness or the ability to consider multiple viewpoints. Using it to describe a person often suggests they are well-traveled or experienced.
Examples
He travels often, so his field of vision is broader.
Related words
Common phrases
narrow-minded or limited field of vision
to broaden one's horizons
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Grammar guides
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