mei6 ging1未經未经
Jyutpingmei6 ging1
Yalemeih gīng
Definition
Without; having not yet gone through, obtained, or received.
writtenworkcommunication
How it's used
This term functions as a formal marker indicating that an action has occurred without the necessary preceding condition. It is almost exclusively paired with two syllable verbs to maintain a balanced, rhythmic structure. While it appears in spoken Cantonese, it retains a slightly professional or serious tone compared to more casual ways of expressing lack of permission or verification.
Examples
This document hasn't been reviewed, don't take it out.
He came in without permission, how rude.
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use it with single syllable verbs like 未經問, which sounds unnatural. Always ensure the following verb is a disyllabic compound such as 批准, 同意, or 審核.
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Grammar guides
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- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).
