ming4 ming4明明
Jyutpingming4 ming4
Yalemìhng mìhng
Definition
Obviously; clearly; undoubtedly.
Example
nei5你ming4明ming4明zi1知dou3道daap3答on3案，zou6做mat1乜m4唔gong2講？
nei5你ming4明ming4明zi1知dou3道daap3答on3案，zou6做mat1乜m4唔gong2讲？
You obviously know the answer, why won't you say it?
colloquialdescriptions
How it's used
Expresses a sense of frustration or contradiction when reality clashes with someone's claims or actions. It highlights a discrepancy between what is plainly true and what is being said or done. Often paired with 就係 or 係 to emphasize the undeniable nature of the situation.
Examples
We clearly agreed to go tomorrow, why did you change the date again?
It's obviously his fault, why do I have to apologize?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it to mean 'clearly' in the sense of 'clearly visible' or 'understandable', as it specifically focuses on logical or factual contradictions rather than physical clarity.
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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.
