daai6 luk1 muk6大碌木
Jyutpingdaai6 luk1 muk6
Yaledaaih lūk muhk
Definition
An inflexible, dull, or foolish person; a blockhead.
- an inflexible, dull, or foolish person; a blockhead
- slanga large penis
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How it's used
Describes someone who is physically sluggish or mentally slow to react, often implying they are standing around uselessly. While it can be used to tease friends for being slow, it carries a stronger sense of frustration than just calling someone silly. The term is heavily associated with a lack of initiative or social awareness in a specific moment.
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He is standing there like a block of wood, completely unable to react.
Why have you become such a blockhead? Hurry up and help!
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Common phrases
standing around doing nothing like a block of wood
Common mistake
Be aware that this term has a secondary, vulgar slang meaning referring to male genitalia, so it is best avoided in formal settings or when speaking with people you do not know well.
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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.
