luk1 muk6碌木
Jyutpingluk1 muk6
Yalelūk muhk
Definition
A stupid, foolish, or slow-witted person; a blockhead.
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How it's used
Comparing someone to a log highlights a lack of reaction, initiative, or intelligence. It is often used when someone is standing still or failing to respond to a situation, implying they are as unresponsive as a piece of wood. The term carries a slightly dismissive tone, suggesting the person is useless or dull in that moment.
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luk1碌lūkExamples
What are you doing standing there like a log?
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is simply quiet or shy. It specifically implies a frustrating lack of engagement or an inability to grasp what is happening, which can be quite insulting.
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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.
