min5 zi3免至

Jyutpingmin5 zi3

Yalemíhn ji

Definition

Lest; so as to avoid; so as not to.

writtenmoneytime

How it's used

Used primarily in formal or commercial contexts to denote a period of exemption from fees or charges. It functions as a formal alternative to saying something is free for a certain duration. You will frequently see it on signage or in promotional materials rather than in casual conversation between friends.

Examples

ni1呢go3個jau1優wai6惠min5免zi3至haa6下go3個jyut6月dai2底。

This promotion is free until the end of next month.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知go3個wui2會zik6籍hai6係min5免zi3至gei2幾si4時aa4呀？

Do you know until when the membership is free?

Common phrases

min5免zi3至nin4年dai2底

free until the end of the year

min5免zi3至ling6另hang4行tung1通zi1知

free until further notice

Common mistake

Avoid using this in casual speech as it sounds overly formal or like a written notice. For everyday situations, it is more natural to use phrases like 唔使錢去到 or 免費去到.