dong1 keoi4 mou5 dou3當佢冇到当渠冇到
Jyutpingdong1 keoi4 mou5 dou3
Yaledōng kèuih móuh dou
Definition
To ignore someone's presence, treating them as if they are invisible.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
This phrase is a vivid way to describe being snubbed or disregarded in a social setting. It functions as a verb phrase that emphasizes the deliberate act of pretending someone is not present, often implying a sense of disrespect or coldness. It is frequently used when someone feels slighted because they were excluded from a conversation or ignored during an interaction.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a literal statement about someone being absent, but it is strictly figurative. It describes a psychological state of ignoring someone, not a physical absence.
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Grammar guides
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