laang5 mok6冷漠
Jyutpinglaang5 mok6
Yaleláahng mohk
Definition
Cold and indifferent; aloof, unfriendly, and showing no interest or concern towards others.
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How it's used
This word carries a strong sense of emotional distance and lack of warmth, often implying a deliberate choice to remain detached. It is frequently used to describe someone who is socially aloof or unresponsive to the feelings of others. Unlike simply being quiet, it suggests a lack of empathy or interest in building connections.
Examples
He is very cold towards people, it is hard to be friends with him.
Why are you so cold when you are with me?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 凍, which refers to physical temperature. While 凍 can describe a cold person metaphorically, 冷漠 is strictly reserved for personality and attitude.
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Grammar guides
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