sing4 ming6成命

Jyutpingsing4 ming6

Yalesìhng mihng

Definition

An issued order, command, or a decision that has already been made.

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How it's used

Carries a heavy, formal, and often slightly oppressive tone, suggesting that the decision is final and cannot be negotiated or challenged. It is frequently used to describe directives from management or authorities that leave no room for discussion. Using this in casual conversation often sounds overly dramatic or sarcastic.

Examples

ni1呢go3個hai6係soeng6上min6面ge3嘅sing4成ming6命，ngo5我dei6哋jat1一ding6定jiu3要zou6做。

This is an order from above, we must carry it out.

gei3既jin4然hai6係sing4成ming6命，nei5你zung6仲jau5有me1咩hou2好gong2講？

Since it is a final decision, what else do you have to say?

Common phrases

sau1收wui4回sing4成ming6命

to revoke an order

fung6奉hang4行sing4成ming6命

to carry out an order

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with everyday instructions or requests, as it specifically implies a top down, non negotiable command. It is rarely used in modern daily speech unless the speaker is being ironic or emphasizing the rigidity of a situation.