zing3 si6正視正视

Jyutpingzing3 si6

Yalejing sih

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To face or address something directly without avoiding it.

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How it's used

Often used in formal or serious contexts, this term carries a sense of moral obligation or professional responsibility. It implies that the speaker believes someone has been avoiding or downplaying a significant issue, and now demands a more serious approach. It is frequently heard in news reports, workplace discussions, or when giving stern advice to someone about their behavior.

Examples

ngo5我dei6哋jat1一ding6定jiu3要zing3正si6視ni1呢go3個man6問tai4題。

We must face this problem squarely.

nei5你gei2幾si4時sin1先hang2肯zing3正si6視zi6自gei2己ge3嘅kyut3缺dim2點aa4呀？

When will you finally be willing to face your own shortcomings?

Common phrases

zing3正si6視man6問tai4題

to face a problem

zing3正si6視jin6現sat6實

to face reality

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 面對, which is a more neutral way to say 'to face' or 'to encounter'. While 面對 can describe simply being in front of something, 正視 specifically emphasizes the act of acknowledging and dealing with something that has been ignored or denied.