baai2 ming4擺明摆明

Jyutpingbaai2 ming4

Yalebáai mìhng

副詞Common

Definition

To make one's stance or attitude completely clear; obviously, clearly, or blatantly.

colloquialpeoplecommunication

How it's used

Carries a strong sense of confrontation or bluntness, often implying that the person being described is not even trying to hide their true intentions. It is frequently used when someone is being deliberately provocative or when a situation is so obvious that it feels insulting to ignore. Unlike simply saying something is clear, this word adds a layer of social friction or defiance.

Examples

keoi5佢baai2擺ming4明hai6係zam1針deoi3對ngo5我，nei5你tai2睇m4唔ceot1出me1咩？

He is clearly targeting me, can't you tell?

le1呢gin2件si6事baai2擺ming4明hai6係keoi5佢co3錯，m4唔hou2好bong1幫keoi5佢gong2講。

It's obviously his fault, don't speak up for him.

Common phrases

baai2擺ming4明hai6係

is obviously

baai2擺ming4明m4唔

clearly does not

Common mistake

Avoid using this in formal or polite contexts, as it can sound aggressive or accusatory. It is strictly for informal speech where you are expressing a strong, often critical, opinion about someone's behavior.