ging1 fong1驚慌惊慌
Jyutpingging1 fong1
Yalegīng fōng
Definition
Alarmed, panicked, or so frightened that one does not know what to do.
neutralemotion
How it's used
While 驚慌 is understood in Cantonese, it sounds slightly more formal or literary compared to the everyday 驚 or 慌張. It is often used in news reports or formal descriptions of accidents rather than casual conversation between friends. For daily speech, people prefer using 驚到震 or 嚇親 to express the same feeling of being startled or panicked.
Examples
When the fire broke out, everyone was panicked.
Why are you so alarmed?
Related words
Common phrases
panic-stricken and at a loss
Common mistake
Learners often use this as a direct translation for being scared of something specific, but it is better reserved for describing a state of panic or alarm during an emergency. If you are just afraid of spiders or heights, use 驚 instead.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
