ming4 zing3 jin4 seon6名正言順名正言顺
Jyutpingming4 zing3 jin4 seon6
Yalemìhng jing yìhn seuhn
Definition
Perfectly justifiable, reasonable, and proper.
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How it's used
This idiom carries a strong sense of moral or legal legitimacy, often implying that a situation was previously ambiguous or unofficial. It is frequently used when someone finally gains a title or status that they have been working towards or that others already expected them to hold. The phrase emphasizes that the current state of affairs is now beyond reproach.
Examples
He has finally become the boss of this company in a perfectly legitimate way.
Why are you worried? You are his wife, it is perfectly justifiable.
Related words
Common phrases
in a perfectly justifiable manner
a legitimate status
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a simple adjective like "correct" or "legal," but it specifically implies a transition from an uncertain or "unofficial" status to one that is publicly recognized and accepted.
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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.
