fei1 man4 ming4非文明

Jyutpingfei1 man4 ming4

Yalefēi màhn mìhng

Definition

Uncivilized or barbarian.

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How it's used

While this term is understood, it is not the most natural way to describe bad behavior in daily speech. Most locals prefer using 無禮貌 or 冇家教 to describe rude or uncivilized actions. Using 非文明 often carries a slightly formal or judgmental tone, as if the speaker is making a moral critique of someone's conduct.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋gam3咁joeng2樣zou6做zan1真hai6係hou2好fei1非man4文ming4明。

They are being so uncivilized by doing that.

喺hai2公gung1眾zung3地dei6方fong1大daai6聲seng1叫giu3係hai6咪mai6好hou2非fei1文man4明ming4呀？

Is it uncivilized to shout in public places?

Common phrases

hang4行wai4為fei1非man4文ming4明

uncivilized behavior

Common mistake

Learners often use this as a direct translation for rude, but it sounds overly academic or stiff in casual conversation. It is better to reserve it for describing systemic issues or serious breaches of social etiquette rather than minor personal rudeness.