zo6 jat1 mong6 ji6坐一望二

Jyutpingzo6 jat1 mong6 ji6

Yalejoh yāt mohng yih

Definition

Close to victory or achieving one's goal; guaranteed first place with a strong chance at second, or vice versa.

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How it's used

Originating from gambling terminology, this expression describes a state where one is just one step away from achieving a target or winning a hand. It conveys a sense of optimism and proximity to success. While it can be used in competitive contexts, it is also frequently applied to personal goals or work projects to indicate that the finish line is in sight.

Examples

ngo5我dei6哋ji4而gaa1家zo6坐jat1一mong6望ji6二，hou2好faai3快zau6就jeng4贏㗎gaa2喇。

We are close to winning now, we'll reach our goal very soon.

nei5你hai6係mai6咪gok3覺dak1得zi6自gei2己zo6坐jat1一mong6望ji6二，so2所ji5以m4唔sai2使gam3咁nou5努lik6力？

Do you feel like you're almost there, so you don't need to work so hard?

Common phrases

zo6坐jat1一mong6望ji6二ge3嘅sam1心taai3態

a mindset of being close to the goal

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with literal sitting or looking, as it is strictly a figurative idiom for being near a goal. It is not used to describe physical proximity to objects or people.