sin1 ming4鮮明鲜明
Jyutpingsin1 ming4
Yalesīn mìhng
Definition
Bright, vivid, and distinct in color or contrast.
- bright, vivid, or striking in color
- distinct, clear-cut, or sharp in division or contrast
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How it's used
While often used for visual colours, this term is frequently applied to abstract concepts like opinions, contrasts, or personalities. It carries a sense of being sharp or easily distinguishable from its surroundings. When describing physical objects, it implies a vividness that catches the eye immediately.
Examples
Their stance is very clear-cut and they won't change it easily.
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Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 鮮豔, which specifically refers to vibrant or gaudy colours. 鮮明 is broader and can describe non-visual things like a clear-cut political position, whereas 鮮豔 is strictly for aesthetic appearance.
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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.
