mei6 gin3未見未见
Jyutpingmei6 gin3
Yalemeih gin
Definition
Not seen yet; have yet to see or be seen.
colloquialdaily actionspeople
How it's used
Focus on the state of not having encountered something or someone up to the present moment. It is frequently paired with 仲 to emphasize that the expectation of seeing has not been fulfilled yet. When referring to a person, it often implies a lack of face to face contact rather than just not noticing them.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 唔見, which means to lose something or to be unable to find something. Using 未見 when you mean you have lost your keys will cause confusion, as it only describes the lack of visual contact.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
