ming5 soeng2冥想

Jyutpingming5 soeng2

Yalemíhng séung

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Definition

To meditate; to use a relaxation method of focusing on one thing or clearing the mind for a period of time.

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How it's used

Focusing on the act of clearing the mind or deep contemplation, this term is primarily used in formal or wellness contexts rather than casual conversation. While it describes a specific practice, many people in Hong Kong might simply use 靜坐 to refer to the physical act of sitting quietly for mental clarity. It is often associated with yoga or mindfulness classes rather than everyday domestic life.

Examples

nei5你mui5每jat6日jau5有mou5冇faa1花si4時gaan3間heoi3去ming5冥soeng2想aa4呀？

Do you spend time meditating every day?

keoi5佢co5坐hai2喺dou6度ming5冥soeng2想gan2緊，m4唔hou2好cou4嘈zyu6住keoi5佢。

He is meditating right now, don't disturb him.

Common phrases

ming5冥soeng2想lin6練zaap6習

meditation practice

sam1深dou6度ming5冥soeng2想

deep meditation

Common mistake

Avoid using this to mean simply thinking or pondering, as it specifically implies a structured mental exercise. For general thinking, use 諗 or 思考 instead.