fong1 sat1 sat1慌失失
Jyutpingfong1 sat1 sat1
Yalefōng sāt sāt
Definition
Flustered, panicky, or in a state of frantic confusion.
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How it's used
This reduplicated adjective carries a vivid sense of being scatterbrained or losing one's composure due to sudden anxiety. It often implies that the person is physically moving around or acting in a disorganized way because they are panicked. It is frequently paired with the particle 咁 to describe the manner of an action.
Examples
He gets all flustered whenever he sees a client and does not know what to do.
Related words
Common phrases
in a flustered manner
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 驚, which is a general verb for being scared. 慌失失 specifically describes the flustered, disorganized state of mind or behavior that follows a moment of panic, rather than the feeling of fear itself.
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