gong2 ming4講明讲明

Jyutpinggong2 ming4

Yalegóng mìhng

動詞Common

Definition

To explain clearly, or to state or agree upon something in advance.

to explain clearly; to clarify
to state or agree upon something in advance

colloquialcommunicationwork

How it's used

Focuses on establishing expectations or rules before an event occurs to avoid future misunderstandings. It is frequently used in professional or contractual settings to emphasize that a condition was explicitly stated beforehand. Using this phrase helps to assert one's position by highlighting that the other party was already warned or informed.

Examples

ngo5我jat1一zou2早gong2講ming4明m4唔wui2會bong1幫nei5你㗎gaa2喇。

I told you clearly from the start that I wouldn't help you.

nei5你sai2使m4唔sai2使gong2講ming4明jiu3要gei2幾do1多cin2錢sin1先？

Do you need to clarify how much money is required first?

Common phrases

gong2講ming4明tiu4條gin2件

to clarify the terms

gong2講ming4明gaa3價cin4錢

to state the price clearly

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 說明 which is more formal and often used in written descriptions or manuals. 講明 is specifically about the act of speaking or communicating a requirement to someone else.