ming4 jin4名言
Jyutpingming4 jin4
Yalemìhng yìhn
Definition
A famous quote or saying.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to well known, often inspirational or wise sayings that carry weight. While it functions similarly to the English concept of a quote, it implies a level of authority or cultural recognition that a casual remark lacks. It is frequently used in formal writing or speeches, though it remains perfectly natural in everyday conversation when discussing literature or life advice.
Measure word
geoi3句geuiExamples
He likes to quote famous sayings to encourage people.
Related words
Common phrases
words of wisdom
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
