zi2 jat6 ho2 doi6指日可待
Jyutpingzi2 jat6 ho2 doi6
Yalejí yaht hó doih
Definition
To be just around the corner, or imminent; used to describe a desired situation that will soon become reality.
writtentimeother
How it's used
This idiom carries a formal and optimistic tone, often used in professional or academic contexts to express confidence in a future outcome. It implies that the goal is not just possible, but clearly visible on the horizon. Unlike everyday phrasal expressions, it is typically reserved for significant milestones or long-term projects rather than trivial daily tasks.
Examples
As long as everyone is willing to work hard, success is just around the corner.
Do you think this plan is really going to be realized soon?
Related words
Common phrases
success is just around the corner
victory is within reach
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this to describe any future event, but it specifically requires a sense of anticipation for a positive or desired outcome. It is inappropriate to use it for negative events or inevitable occurrences that are not being actively worked towards.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
