man4 jing4民營民营
Jyutpingman4 jing4
Yalemàhn yìhng
Definition
Privately run; privately operated.
neutralwork
How it's used
Refers specifically to businesses or services managed by private individuals or entities rather than the government. It is frequently used in formal or journalistic contexts when discussing economic sectors or corporate structures. While it shares a similar meaning to 私營, it often carries a nuance of being non-state-owned in a broader socio-economic sense.
Examples
This is a private-run organization.
Is it tough working for a private company?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 私人, which usually refers to personal or individual ownership rather than the operation of a business entity. Use 私營 or 私人 when referring to personal property, but reserve 民營 for organizational or enterprise-level operations.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
