mai4 mai4 mung2迷迷懵
Jyutpingmai4 mai4 mung2
Yalemàih màih múng
Definition
Dazed, half-asleep, or muddled.
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How it's used
This reduplicated adjective describes a state of mental fog or lack of focus. It carries a slightly informal and critical tone, often implying that the person is being absent-minded or slow to react to their surroundings. It is frequently used to describe someone who is physically present but mentally checked out.
Examples
He is always in a daze, I don't know what he is thinking about.
Did you not sleep last night? Why are you acting so dazed?
Related words
Common phrases
in a dazed manner
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 懵盛盛, which specifically implies being clueless or naive about a situation, whereas 迷迷懵懵 focuses more on the lack of alertness or being in a trance-like state.
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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.
