fung6 ming6奉命
Jyutpingfung6 ming6
Yalefuhng mihng
Definition
To act under orders; to do something upon receiving commands from a superior.
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How it's used
Carries a formal or bureaucratic tone, often implying that the person is acting as an agent for an organization or a superior. It is frequently used in professional or official contexts to justify an action by citing an external mandate. While it sounds serious, it can be used sarcastically in casual conversation to mock someone who is being overly obedient to rules.
Examples
He was ordered to handle this complaint.
Related words
Common phrases
to act under orders
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual, personal situations like asking a friend to buy you lunch, as it sounds comically stiff or overly dramatic. It is strictly for professional or hierarchical contexts.
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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.
