sing1 ming4聲明声明
Jyutpingsing1 ming4
Yalesīng mìhng
Definition
To make a public statement or declaration.
neutralcommunication
How it's used
Used primarily in formal, legal, or public relations contexts to signify an official stance. Unlike casual ways of saying something, it carries a heavy weight of accountability and is often associated with written documents or press releases.
Examples
Do you want to make a public declaration about this matter?
Related words
Common phrases
to issue a statement
to declare solemnly
Common mistake
Avoid using this for casual announcements or telling friends about personal news, as it sounds overly stiff and dramatic in daily conversation.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
