cyun4 meng2全名
Jyutpingcyun4 meng2
Yalechyùhn méng
Definition
Full name; a person's complete surname and given name.
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How it's used
Using someone's full name in casual conversation often signals a shift from intimacy to formality or seriousness. It is frequently employed when a parent is scolding a child or when someone is being officially identified in a professional or administrative setting.
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go3個goExamples
Could you tell me your full name?
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Common phrases
to call someone by their full name
to write out one's full name
Common mistake
Avoid using full names when addressing friends or family in daily life, as it sounds overly formal or even aggressive, similar to how one might use a full name to express anger in English.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
