waa6 ming4話明话明
Jyutpingwaa6 ming4
Yalewah mìhng
Definition
To state clearly, make clear, or declare beforehand.
colloquialcommunicationdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the act of setting expectations or conditions in advance to avoid later disputes. It implies that the speaker is holding someone accountable for a promise or rule that was explicitly established at the start. It is frequently used when someone breaks a prior agreement or tries to backtrack on their word.
Examples
He clearly said he would treat us, but then he claimed he had no money.
You stated what time you would be back, so why are you still not here?
Related words
Common phrases
it was clearly stated that it is
it was clearly stated that it is forbidden
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply saying something. It specifically carries the nuance of a prior agreement or a warning that serves as a benchmark for later behavior.
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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.
