mang2𤷪
Jyutpingmang2
Yalemáng
Definition
Impatient, annoyed, or irritated.
colloquialemotion
How it's used
This character is specifically used to describe a state of mind where one feels restless or irritable due to waiting or being unable to complete a task. It captures a sense of internal agitation that is more visceral than just being angry. You will often hear it used when someone is stuck in traffic or waiting for a slow computer.
Examples
Why are you so impatient?
I have been waiting for a long time and I am really annoyed.
Related words
Common phrases
very impatient
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 燥, which refers more to a hot-tempered personality or physical heatiness. 𤷪 is strictly about the feeling of impatience or being bothered by a specific situation.
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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.
