jat1 luk1 muk6一轆木一辘木
Jyutpingjat1 luk1 muk6
Yaleyāt lūk muhk
Definition
A block of wood; used figuratively to describe someone who is sluggish, slow-witted, or unresponsive.
- a block of wood
- figurativea sluggish, slow-witted, or unresponsive person
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How it's used
Literally meaning a wooden roller or log, this expression is used to mock someone who is completely unresponsive or physically inert. It carries a strong sense of frustration from the speaker, implying that the person is failing to react to a situation that clearly demands action or awareness.
Examples
Related words
Common phrases
standing there like a log
sitting there like a log
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is simply tired or resting. It specifically targets a lack of mental or physical engagement, often implying the person is being unhelpful or foolishly oblivious.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
