ming4 wai4名為名为
Jyutpingming4 wai4
Yalemìhng wàih
Definition
To be named or called.
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How it's used
Literary in nature, this expression is rarely used in casual spoken Cantonese. Native speakers prefer using 叫做 or 叫 when identifying the name of something or someone. Using 名為 in daily conversation can make you sound like you are reading from a formal document or a news report.
Examples
This shop is named Ho Mei Uk.
Do you know what that project is called?
Related words
Common phrases
named as such
Common mistake
Learners often use this as a direct translation of 'named' in everyday speech, but it sounds overly formal and stiff. Stick to 叫做 for normal interactions to avoid sounding unnatural.
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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.
