gei1 mat6機密机密
Jyutpinggei1 mat6
Yalegēi maht
Definition
Confidential, secret, or classified.
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How it's used
Reserved for formal or high stakes contexts, this term is rarely used in casual daily chatter. It often appears in professional settings, news reports, or when discussing sensitive information that requires strict protection. Unlike general terms for secret, it carries a weight of authority and official security.
Examples
This document is very confidential and cannot be shown to others.
Do you know that this is a confidential mission?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe personal secrets between friends, as it sounds overly formal and bureaucratic. For private matters, use 秘密 instead.
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Grammar guides
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