mei6未
Jyutpingmei6
Yalemeih
Definition
Not yet; have not; did not.
colloquialdaily actionstime
How it's used
Often paired with 仲 to emphasize that the action is still pending. It functions as the direct negation of 已經, which marks completed actions. When used alone, it can sound slightly abrupt, so adding a particle like 呀 or 㗎 helps soften the tone in casual conversation.
Examples
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 未 with 唔. Remember that 唔 is for negating a present or habitual action, while 未 specifically refers to an action that has not happened yet but is expected to occur.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
