ming5 gei3銘記铭记
Jyutpingming5 gei3
Yalemíhng gei
Definition
To bear firmly in mind; to engrave in one's heart.
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How it's used
Carries a formal and solemn tone, often used in speeches, written notices, or serious advice. It implies a sense of duty or deep respect, making it sound much heavier than the everyday word 記住. It is rarely used in casual, lighthearted conversation.
Examples
Everyone must bear this lesson in mind.
You must engrave this in your heart.
Related words
Common phrases
to bear firmly in mind
to keep in one's heart
Common mistake
Learners often use it in casual contexts where 記住 is more appropriate, which can make the speaker sound overly dramatic or stiff. Avoid using it for trivial things like remembering to buy milk or bring an umbrella.
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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.
