ming4 gaai2明解
Jyutpingming4 gaai2
Yalemìhng gáai
Definition
To understand clearly, or a clear explanation.
neutralcommunicationdaily actions
How it's used
While 明解 can function as both a noun and a verb, it is significantly less common in everyday spoken Cantonese than 解釋 or 明白. It often carries a slightly more formal or academic tone, making it sound a bit stiff in casual conversation. Native speakers typically prefer using 講清楚 to describe the act of explaining something clearly.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 明解 with 明白, but 明白 is strictly for understanding or realization, whereas 明解 specifically implies a process of clarification or an explanation that leads to understanding.
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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.
