mei1 mo1咪嚒
Jyutpingmei1 mo1
Yalemēi mō
Definition
Slow in one's movements or pace of doing things.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on a combination of sluggishness and lack of coordination or efficiency. It is often used to express frustration when someone is physically slow or fumbling with tasks that should be simple. The term carries a slightly derogatory or impatient tone, implying that the person is hindering progress.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general adjectives for slow like 慢, as 咪嚒 specifically implies a lack of dexterity or a fumbling quality rather than just a low speed.
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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.
