daam6 mong4淡忘
Jyutpingdaam6 mong4
Yaledaahm mòhng
Definition
To fade from memory; to forget something bit by bit.
neutraldaily actionsemotion
How it's used
Focuses on the gradual process of fading from memory rather than a sudden loss of recollection. It carries a slightly literary or reflective tone compared to the more direct 唔記得, often used when discussing past experiences or emotional memories that lose their intensity over time.
Examples
I have already forgotten a lot about this matter.
Have you already gradually forgotten our promise?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for simple, immediate forgetting like misplacing keys or forgetting a name, as it specifically implies a slow, progressive decline in memory over a longer period.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
