mei5 jin4美言
Jyutpingmei5 jin4
Yaleméih yìhn
Definition
Good words, compliments, or sweet talk spoken on someone's behalf.
colloquialpeoplecommunication
How it's used
Often used in the context of asking someone to put in a good word for you with a superior or a third party. It carries a slightly formal or literary tone compared to everyday slang, so it is frequently used when discussing social maneuvering or professional favors.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common verb like 讚賞, but it is primarily a noun. You would typically use it with verbs like 講 or 說, rather than using it as a standalone action.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
