ming4 dyun6明斷明断

Jyutpingming4 dyun6

Yalemìhng dyuhn

Definition

Clear and firm judgment, or to make such a judgment.

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How it's used

Focuses on the ability to make a decisive and unambiguous choice, often in complex or messy situations. It carries a sense of intellectual clarity and strength of character, suggesting that the person is not easily swayed by hesitation or external pressure. It is more common in formal or semi-formal discussions about leadership or problem-solving than in casual gossip.

Examples

keoi5佢deoi3對le1呢gin2件si6事hou2好ming4明dyun6斷，m4唔wui2會to1拖nai4泥daai3帶seoi2水。

He has a clear and firm judgment on this matter and won't drag things out.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得keoi5佢ge3嘅kyut3決ding6定gau3夠m4唔gau3夠ming4明dyun6斷aa4呀？

Do you think his decision is clear and firm enough?

Common phrases

cyu5處si6事ming4明dyun6斷

to handle matters with clear and firm judgment

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 明白, which simply means to understand. While 明白 refers to the state of knowing, 明斷 specifically refers to the act of judging or deciding with clarity.