faan4 mong4繁忙
Jyutpingfaan4 mong4
Yalefàahn mòhng
Definition
Busy; having a lot of work to do and no free time.
writtenworktime
How it's used
Although this word is understood in Cantonese, it sounds quite formal and is primarily used in written contexts or professional announcements. In everyday spoken conversation, native speakers almost always prefer using 好忙 instead to describe being busy.
Examples
He has been very busy at work lately.
Related words
Common mistake
Using this word in casual settings can make you sound like you are reading from a news report or a formal email. Stick to 好忙 for daily interactions to avoid sounding stiff or overly serious.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
