Cantonese words starting with M

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ming4 ngaan5 jan4

A person with a discerning eye, or someone who can see through a situation clearly and knows what is happening.

Next year; the following year.

ming4 oi3 ji1 jyun2

明愛醫院明爱医院

Caritas Medical Centre, a public hospital in Sham Shui Po, Hong Kong.

Famous, luxury, or high-end brand name.

Business card or name card containing brief personal and contact information.

Famous mountain; a well-known mountain.

ming4 seon3 pin2

Famous teacher or renowned master.

To state, indicate, or instruct clearly and explicitly.

Reputation, fame, or renown.

Celebrity; a famous person, usually in the entertainment industry such as an actor or singer.

A famous scenic spot or tourist attraction.

ming4 sing4 lei6 zau6

To gain both fame and fortune.

Tomorrow; the day after today, or figuratively, the future.

Name of a thing, or a trick, gimmick, or result.

To be named or called.

To blatantly make false accusations against someone or unfairly exploit them.

Socialite; a famous and prestigious woman from high society.

ming4 wun4 mong6 zuk6

Ladies from prominent, prestigious, and wealthy families of high social status.

ming4 zang1 am3 dau3

明爭暗鬥明争暗斗

To struggle intensely both openly and secretly.

To express gratitude; to offer thanks.

Famous host or commentator of television, radio, or internet programs.

To know perfectly well; to be fully aware of something that should affect one's decisions.

ming4 zi1 gu3 faan6

To knowingly commit a mistake or crime; to willfully and deliberately violate rules or laws.

Sensible, wise, or intelligent, especially regarding decisions or choices.

ming4 zi3 zi1 geoi2

明智之舉明智之举

A wise act, move, or decision.

Name; a term or title used to identify a person, concept, thing, or place.

ming4 zing3 jin4 seon6

名正言順名正言顺

Perfectly justifiable, reasonable, and proper.

Bright and clean.

A famous general or legendary military leader, typically a historical figure renowned for outstanding military achievements.

A famous or celebrated work, especially of literature or fine art.

Tomorrow morning.

Bright pearl; a lustrous, shining pearl.

ming4 zyu1 toi4

Pearl, the English-language television channel operated by TVB in Hong Kong.

Famous written work; masterpiece.

Hell bank notes; paper money burned as an offering to the deceased.

The birthday of a deceased person.

Ghost marriage; a wedding ceremony involving one or both deceased partners.

The underworld or Hades in traditional beliefs; the realm of the dead.

To bear firmly in mind; to engrave in one's heart.

Inscriptions cast or engraved on bronze objects.

Inexplicable; unseen or fated, as if guided by mysterious, spiritual, or supernatural powers.

ming5 ming5 zi1 zung1

In the unseen world; imperceptibly; destined by fate or providence.

The birthday of a deceased person.

To meditate; to use a relaxation method of focusing on one thing or clearing the mind for a period of time.

ming5 waan4 bat1 ling4

冥頑不靈冥顽不灵

Stubborn and unwilling to listen to advice or change one's behavior.

ming5 wong4 sing1

Pluto; a dwarf planet in the Solar System discovered in 1930 and formerly classified as the ninth planet.

Lucky to survive a life-threatening situation.

ming6 fu6 wong4 cyun4

命赴黃泉命赴黄泉

To die, especially to meet an untimely, sudden, or accidental death.

An order or command; an authoritative instruction given by someone in power to another.