bing3 mei6並未并未
Jyutpingbing3 mei6
Yalebing meih
Definition
Not yet; has not happened up until now, though it might in the future.
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How it's used
This term carries a formal and slightly detached tone, often appearing in news reports, official announcements, or serious writing. It functions as a more sophisticated alternative to 仲未 or 尚未. Using it in casual, everyday conversation can make you sound overly stiff or like you are reading from a script.
Examples
He has yet to explain clearly how the incident happened.
You haven't received the notice yet, why are you going so early?
Related words
Common phrases
has not yet been discovered
has not yet received
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this in casual speech where 仲未 is much more natural. Because it is a formal adverb, it does not fit well in relaxed settings with friends or family.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
