m4 ming4 baak6唔明白

Jyutpingm4 ming4 baak6

Yalem̀h mìhng baahk

Definition

To not understand; to fail to comprehend.

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How it's used

While 唔明白 is perfectly standard, native speakers often prefer the more concise 唔明 in casual conversation. Using the full form 唔明白 can sometimes sound slightly more emphatic or serious, as if you are explicitly stating a lack of comprehension rather than just missing a point. It is common to hear it used when someone is frustrated by a lack of clarity in instructions or explanations.

Examples

nei5你gong2講me1咩aa3呀，ngo5我jyun4完cyun4全m4唔ming4明baak6白。

What are you saying? I don't understand at all.

nei5你hai6係mai6咪m4唔ming4明baak6白dim2點joeng2樣jung6用ni1呢go3個cing4程sik1式？

Do you not understand how to use this program?

Common phrases

jyun4完cyun4全m4唔ming4明baak6白

do not understand at all

zan1真hai6係m4唔ming4明baak6白

really do not understand

Common mistake

Learners often use 唔明白 when they simply cannot hear what someone said, but 聽唔清楚 is more natural for that situation. Reserve 唔明白 for when you have heard the words but the meaning or logic behind them is unclear.