zung6 mei6重未
Jyutpingzung6 mei6
Yalejuhng meih
Definition
Not yet.
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How it's used
Pronounced as zung6 mei6, this is the standard way to express 'not yet' in spoken Cantonese. It is often interchangeable with 未, but adding 重 emphasizes that the action is still pending or overdue. It frequently appears in questions to express surprise or impatience that something has not occurred.
Examples
I haven't eaten yet, I'm so hungry.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 仲未. While they are essentially the same and are often written interchangeably, 重未 is the more traditional character choice, whereas 仲未 is a common variant used in casual texting.
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