zeon6 sau1 ngaan5 dai2盡收眼底尽收眼底
Jyutpingzeon6 sau1 ngaan5 dai2
Yalejeuhn sāu ngáahn dái
Definition
To have a panoramic view where everything can be seen at a glance.
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How it's used
This idiom is primarily used in descriptive or literary contexts to emphasize a panoramic or unobstructed view. It is often paired with high vantage points like mountains or skyscrapers to highlight the scale of the scenery. While it sounds slightly formal, it is frequently used in casual conversation when describing a travel experience or a scenic spot.
Examples
Standing here, you can see the entire view of Victoria Harbour at a glance.
Related words
Common phrases
the scenery can be seen at a glance
the beautiful scenery that can be seen at a glance
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
