fan1 tau4 zyun2 hoeng3昏頭轉向昏头转向

Jyutpingfan1 tau4 zyun2 hoeng3

Yalefān tàuh jyún heung

Definition

To have one's head spinning, causing one to feel dizzy and disoriented.

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How it's used

Describes a state of extreme confusion or physical dizziness, often resulting from being overwhelmed by information or spinning around. It carries a sense of being completely lost or unable to think clearly due to external pressure or physical sensation. While it uses formal characters, it is frequently used in casual speech to describe feeling overwhelmed by complex tasks or confusing situations.

Examples

keoi5佢zyun3轉dou3到fan1昏tau4頭zyun2轉hoeng3向，kei5企dou1都kei5企m4唔wan2穩。

He was spinning until he was dizzy and could not even stand steady.

nei5你hai6係mai6咪bei2俾jan4人aak3呃dou3到fan1昏tau4頭zyun2轉hoeng3向aa4呀？

Have you been tricked until you are completely disoriented?

Common phrases

gaau2搞dou3到fan1昏tau4頭zyun2轉hoeng3向

made someone dizzy and confused

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with simply feeling tired or sleepy. It specifically implies a loss of direction or mental clarity, often caused by an external force or a sudden shock.