ji5 tai4 min6 ming6耳提面命

Jyutpingji5 tai4 min6 ming6

Yaleyíh tàih mihn mihng

動詞

Definition

To give sincere and earnest advice or reminders.

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How it's used

This idiom is a formal literary expression that carries a sense of deep sincerity and personal concern. While it describes a serious and earnest act of reminding someone, it is rarely used in casual daily conversation. It is more commonly found in written contexts, speeches, or when describing a mentor's profound influence on a student.

Examples

lou5老si1師ji5耳tai4提min6面ming6命giu3叫ngo5我dei6哋jiu3要nou5努lik6力duk6讀syu1書。

The teacher sincerely reminded us to study hard.

keoi5佢ji5耳tai4提min6面ming6命gam3咁ding1叮zuk1囑ngo5我ceot1出mun4門jiu3要siu2小sam1心。

He earnestly reminded me to be careful when going out.

Common phrases

ji5耳tai4提min6面ming6命gam3咁gong2講

to speak in an earnest and sincere manner

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a common daily verb, but using it in a casual setting like telling a friend to buy milk will sound overly dramatic or sarcastic. It is strictly reserved for significant advice or moral guidance.