jyun6 man4 kei4 coeng4願聞其詳愿闻其详
Jyutpingjyun6 man4 kei4 coeng4
Yaleyuhn màhn kèih chèuhng
Definition
I would like to hear the details; please explain further.
writtencommunication
How it's used
This is a formal, literary idiom that stands out sharply against the casual nature of spoken Cantonese. It is typically used in professional or serious settings to show respect and genuine interest in someone's explanation. Using it in a very informal context, such as chatting with close friends about trivial matters, will sound overly dramatic or sarcastic.
Examples
Your plan sounds quite good, I would like to hear the details.
Regarding this matter, have you heard the details yet?
Related words
Common phrases
I would like to hear the details
Common mistake
Learners often use this phrase as a direct translation for 'tell me more', but it carries a much heavier, more polite, and classical tone than the English equivalent. It is not a casual request for information.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
