jyu5 mou4 leon4 ci3語無倫次语无伦次
Jyutpingjyu5 mou4 leon4 ci3
Yaleyúh mòuh lèuhn chi
Definition
To speak incoherently or talk nonsense; to speak in a disorganized and chaotic manner.
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How it's used
Describes speech that lacks logical flow or coherence, often due to extreme emotional distress, intoxication, or confusion. While it is a four-character idiom, it is frequently used in casual speech to describe someone who is not making any sense at all.
Examples
He is drunk and speaking incoherently.
Why are you talking nonsense?
Related words
Common phrases
to speak incoherently
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being wrong or lying. It specifically refers to the structure and clarity of the speech being broken, rather than the truthfulness of the content.
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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.
