caang1 muk6 git3 sit3瞠目結舌瞠目结舌

Jyutpingcaang1 muk6 git3 sit3

Yalechāang muhk git sit

動詞

Definition

To be staring wide-eyed and tongue-tied in amazement or shock.

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How it's used

This idiom is a formal four-character expression that is often used in written Cantonese or more descriptive speech. While it conveys extreme shock, it is frequently used to describe a reaction to something absurd or unbelievable rather than just a sudden fright. It carries a slightly dramatic flair, making it effective for storytelling or recounting shocking events.

Examples

keoi5佢teng1聽dou3到go3個siu1消sik1息zi1之hau6後，caang1瞠muk6目git3結sit3舌。

He was left speechless and wide-eyed after hearing the news.

nei5你zou6做me1咩caang1瞠muk6目git3結sit3舌gam3咁mong6望zyu6住ngo5我aa4呀？

Why are you staring at me with your mouth agape in shock?

Common phrases

haak3嚇dou3到caang1瞠muk6目git3結sit3舌

shocked into speechlessness

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a common everyday verb, but it is a literary idiom that sounds quite stiff if used in casual, rapid-fire conversation. It is better to use descriptive phrases like 嚇到呆咗 or 嚇到講唔出嘢 for daily interactions.