mei6 min5未免

Jyutpingmei6 min5

Yalemeih míhn

副詞Uncommon

Definition

Rather or a bit too; used to express a negative judgment or disapproval.

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How it's used

Functions as an adverb to express that something has exceeded a reasonable limit or expectation. It carries a critical or disapproving tone, often suggesting that the situation is regrettable or unfair. It is frequently paired with adjectives like 過分 or 太高 to emphasize the speaker's dissatisfaction.

Examples

nei5你gam3咁joeng2樣gong2講je5嘢，mei6未min5免taai3太gwo3過fan1分aa4呀。

It is rather excessive for you to speak like that.

keoi5佢ni1呢go3個jiu1要kau4求，mei6未min5免taai3太gou1高laa3喇gwaa3掛？

Isn't his request a bit too high?

Common phrases

mei6未min5免taai3太gwo3過fan1分

a bit too excessive

mei6未min5免taai3太gou1高

a bit too high

Common mistake

Avoid using it in positive contexts, as it almost exclusively highlights negative or excessive behavior. It is also more formal than the common colloquial alternative 有啲, so using it too frequently in casual chat can make you sound slightly stiff or overly dramatic.