faat3 muk6 duk6發木獨发木独
Jyutpingfaat3 muk6 duk6
Yalefaat muhk duhk
Definition
To stare blankly; to be in a daze.
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How it's used
Describes a state of mental vacancy or being completely zoned out, often implying a lack of focus or productivity. It carries a slightly more vivid and informal nuance than the standard 發呆, suggesting the person is physically present but mentally absent. It is frequently used to describe someone who is daydreaming or failing to react to their surroundings.
Examples
Why are you staring into space?
Related words
Common phrases
always in a daze
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with being lazy or unmotivated, as it specifically refers to the act of zoning out or being mentally blank rather than a lack of willingness to work.
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