fong1 ming4芳名

Jyutpingfong1 ming4

Yalefōng mìhng

Definition

The name or reputation of a young woman.

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How it's used

Reserved for formal or slightly old-fashioned contexts, this term is used to inquire about a woman's name with extreme politeness. It is rarely used in casual conversation among friends and can sound overly dramatic or ironic if used in the wrong setting. It carries a sense of chivalry or theatrical respect that is uncommon in modern daily speech.

Examples

m4唔zi1知siu2小ze2姐fong1芳ming4名dim2點cing1稱fu1呼le1呢？

May I ask what your name is, miss?

keoi5佢fong1芳ming4名jyun5遠bo3播，hou2好do1多jan4人dou1都sik1識keoi5佢。

She has a great reputation and is known by many.

Common phrases

fong1芳ming4名jyun5遠bo3播

to have a widespread good reputation

Common mistake

Do not use this to ask for a man's name, as it is strictly gendered for women. Using it in a casual or professional workplace setting will likely sound sarcastic or inappropriately flirtatious.