jim1 mun6腌悶腌闷
Jyutpingjim1 mun6
Yaleyīm muhn
Definition
Stuffy and hot; humid and airless.
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How it's used
Describes a specific type of oppressive, humid heat that feels like the air is trapped and stagnant. It is almost exclusively used for weather or poorly ventilated indoor spaces where the lack of airflow makes the heat feel heavy. It carries a sense of physical discomfort that makes one feel lethargic or irritable.
Examples
The room is so stuffy and hot, open the window.
The weather is so stuffy today, do you think it will rain?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 悶, which primarily describes boredom or a lack of mental stimulation. While both share the character 悶, 腌悶 is strictly about physical environmental conditions rather than a state of mind.
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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.
