fong2 fat1恍惚
Jyutpingfong2 fat1
Yalefóng fāt
Definition
Absent-minded, dazed, or in a trance, with one's mind not focused on reality.
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How it's used
Describes a state of being mentally absent or detached from one's immediate surroundings. It carries a sense of being dazed or unfocused, often due to fatigue, shock, or deep preoccupation. Unlike simply being bored, it implies a temporary inability to process reality clearly.
Examples
He always looks lost in thought, as if he doesn't know what he is thinking about.
Why are you so dazed? Did you not sleep last night?
Related words
Common phrases
looking dazed or lost
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with being absent minded in a forgetful sense, as it specifically highlights a lack of mental presence or a trance like state.
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