ming4 ze6鳴謝鸣谢
Jyutpingming4 ze6
Yalemìhng jeh
Definition
To express gratitude; to offer thanks.
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How it's used
Reserved almost exclusively for formal contexts like movie credits, public announcements, or official ceremonies. It carries a sense of institutional or public acknowledgment rather than the casual gratitude expressed by simply saying 多謝. Using it in a private conversation with a friend will sound overly stiff or even sarcastic.
Examples
There are many people thanked at the end of this movie.
I want to publicly express my gratitude here for your help.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake it for a general verb for saying thank you. Avoid using it in daily social interactions, as it is strictly for formal, public, or written displays of appreciation.
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Grammar guides
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