coeng4 ming4詳明详明
Jyutpingcoeng4 ming4
Yalechèuhng mìhng
Definition
Detailed and clear
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How it's used
While appearing in formal writing, this term is also used in spoken Cantonese to describe instructions or explanations that leave no room for ambiguity. It carries a sense of thoroughness that goes beyond just being clear, implying that all necessary facets have been covered. It is often paired with the particle 啲 to adjust the level of detail required in a conversation.
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Common phrases
explain in a detailed and clear manner
the content is detailed and clear
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 清楚, which focuses primarily on clarity or understanding. Use 詳明 when you want to emphasize that the information is comprehensive and exhaustive, not just easy to comprehend.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
