ming4 caak3名冊名册
Jyutpingming4 caak3
Yalemìhng chaak
Definition
A register, roster, list, or catalogue containing the names of people or items.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a formal list of names, often used in institutional or administrative settings like schools or clubs. While it functions as a noun for the physical book or digital file, it is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing official business or organizational tasks.
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fan2份fánExamples
The teacher took out the register to take attendance.
Can you find that member roster?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it for casual lists of things like shopping lists or to-do lists, which are better described as 清單.
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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.
