biu1 ming4標明标明
Jyutpingbiu1 ming4
Yalebīu mìhng
Definition
To mark clearly, write down, or label something to make it known.
neutraldaily actionsshopping
How it's used
Focuses on the act of making information visible or explicit, often through labels, signs, or text. It carries a slightly formal or professional tone, making it common in retail, manufacturing, or administrative contexts rather than casual conversation. Use it when discussing whether something is clearly stated or identified for the public to see.
Examples
This price tag clearly indicates how much it costs.
Is the expiry date clearly marked on the packaging?
Related words
Common phrases
to mark the price clearly
to clearly state the ingredients
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 寫明, which simply means to write something down clearly. 標明 implies a deliberate act of labeling or marking for identification, whereas 寫明 can refer to any clear written instruction or statement.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.



