见光死 in English jian4 guang1 si3 Meaning

Meanings

  • (literally (word for word)) to wither in the light of day
  • (metaphorically) the bubble bursts as the reality becomes apparent (particularly of a much-anticipated first meeting with somebody)
  • (of stocks) just as the favorable news is officially published, the stock price falls

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Pinyin

jian4 guang1 si3

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

jian4to see guang1light si3to die