ming4 si6明示

Jyutpingming4 si6

Yalemìhng sih

動詞Rare

Definition

To state, indicate, or instruct clearly and explicitly.

neutralworkcommunication

How it's used

Carries a slightly formal or professional tone compared to everyday speech, often used in workplace or serious contexts. It implies a deliberate act of making one's intentions or requirements known, leaving little room for ambiguity. While it functions as a verb, it is frequently paired with the aspect marker 咗 to indicate that the instruction has already been delivered.

Examples

lou5老baan2闆ming4明si6示zo2咗jiu3要ngo5我dei6哋gam1今maan5晚gon2趕gung1工。

The boss made it clear that we need to rush the work tonight.

keoi5佢jau5有mou5冇ming4明si6示gwo3過soeng2想nei5你dim2點joeng2樣zou6做aa4呀？

Did he explicitly tell you how he wants you to do it?

Common phrases

ming4明si6示zo2咗

has explicitly stated

ming4明kok3確ming4明si6示

clearly and explicitly instruct

Common mistake

Avoid using this in casual social settings where 講明 or 講清楚 would be more natural. Using 明示 to friends or family can sound overly bureaucratic or like you are giving a formal directive.