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Jyutpingfaat3 mung2
Yalefaat múng
Definition
To daydream, stare blankly, or be dazed and dumbfounded.
colloquialdaily actionsemotion
How it's used
Focuses on the state of being mentally absent or blank, often implying a lack of focus or awareness of surroundings. It is frequently used to describe someone who is staring into space or failing to react to a situation due to confusion or distraction. Unlike more formal terms for thinking, this carries a slightly negative connotation of being unproductive or slow to respond.
Examples
Why are you daydreaming? Hurry up and get to work.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with being genuinely stupid or having low intelligence, as it specifically refers to a temporary state of mental vacancy or distraction. It is an action or state of being, not a description of someone's permanent character.
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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.
