mou4 ming4 si6無名氏无名氏
Jyutpingmou4 ming4 si6
Yalemòuh mìhng sih
Definition
An anonymous person; someone whose name is unknown or withheld.
neutralpeople
How it's used
Used primarily in formal contexts like news reports, police statements, or official announcements to refer to someone whose identity is unknown or intentionally withheld. It carries a slightly literary or journalistic tone compared to everyday speech, where people might just say 有人 or 唔知邊個.
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wai6位waihExamples
This money was donated by an anonymous person.
The newspaper says an anonymous person helped that child.
Common phrases
anonymous donation
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone whose name you simply forgot, as it implies a genuine lack of identity or a deliberate choice to remain hidden.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
