faat3 fong1發慌发慌
Jyutpingfaat3 fong1
Yalefaat fōng
Definition
To panic, feel flustered, or lose one's presence of mind, not knowing what to do.
colloquialemotion
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the internal feeling of being flustered or losing one's composure rather than a large scale emergency. It often describes a sudden loss of mental clarity or the inability to think straight when under pressure. Use this when someone is visibly nervous or acting erratically because they do not know what to do next.
Examples
Why are you panicking?
He panics as soon as he sees the police.
Related words
Common phrases
scared to the point of panic
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a chaotic situation itself. It describes the person's reaction, not the environment, so do not say the situation is发慌.
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