zoi3 jin6再現再现

Jyutpingzoi3 jin6
Yalejoi yihn
Uncommon

Definition

To reappear, recur, or happen again.

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How it's used

Focuses on the recurrence of an event or the reappearance of a person or object that was previously absent. It carries a slightly formal or dramatic tone, often used when discussing patterns, historical events, or mysterious disappearances. Unlike simpler verbs, it implies a sense of return after a period of being gone.

Examples

He seems to have disappeared and won't appear again.

Common phrases

history repeats itself
reappear with former glory

Common mistake

Avoid using this for everyday actions like seeing a friend again, where 搵返 or 再見 is much more natural. It is better suited for abstract concepts or phenomena rather than routine human interactions.

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