ming6 wan6命運命运
Jyutpingming6 wan6
Yalemihng wahn
Definition
Fate or destiny; the predetermined events and path of a person's life.
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How it's used
Refers to the overarching path or predetermined events in a person's life, often carrying a slightly heavy or philosophical weight. It is frequently used in contexts involving struggle, acceptance, or the mysterious nature of life's trajectory. Unlike more casual terms for luck or chance, this carries a sense of finality or grand design.
Examples
How is our destiny arranged?
He does not want to bow down to fate.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this word for simple luck or random occurrences, as it implies a much deeper, long-term significance. It is not interchangeable with 運氣, which refers to temporary fortune or chance.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
