biu2 ming4表明

Jyutpingbiu2 ming4

Yalebíu mìhng

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To state clearly; to make clear; to make one's position or stance known.

neutralcommunication

How it's used

Functions as a formal verb used to declare a position or intention with certainty. It is frequently employed in professional, political, or serious interpersonal contexts where ambiguity is undesirable. Unlike casual verbs for saying something, this carries a sense of official declaration or firm commitment.

Examples

keoi5佢ji5已ging1經biu2表ming4明zo2咗m4唔wui2會heoi3去caam1參gaa1加。

He has already made it clear that he won't attend.

nei5你sai2使m4唔sai2使biu2表ming4明faan1返go3個laap6立coeng4場aa4呀？

Do you need to clarify your stance?

Common phrases

biu2表ming4明laap6立coeng4場

to declare one's stance

biu2表ming4明taai3態dou6度

to make one's attitude clear

Common mistake

Avoid using this in casual, everyday conversation to mean simply telling someone something, as it sounds overly stiff or bureaucratic. For simple communication, use 講 or 話 instead.