beng6 dou3 mung2 zo2病到懵咗
Jyutpingbeng6 dou3 mung2 zo2
Yalebehng dou múng jó
Definition
To be muddle-headed from being so ill.
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How it's used
This phrase uses the intensifier 到 to connect the state of being sick with the resulting mental confusion. It is specifically used when someone is so physically unwell that their cognitive function is temporarily impaired. It carries a tone of concern or exasperation, often used when someone says something nonsensical while suffering from a high fever or severe flu.
Examples
He is so muddle-headed from his fever that he cannot even remember his own name.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is naturally forgetful or unintelligent. It is strictly reserved for temporary states caused by physical illness.
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