min6 nung1 nung1面燶燶面㶶㶶
Jyutpingmin6 nung1 nung1
Yalemihn nūng nūng
Definition
Pulling a long face; showing a displeased, sullen, or grumpy facial expression.
colloquialemotionpeople
How it's used
Literally referring to a face that is burnt or charred, this expression vividly describes someone looking extremely displeased, sullen, or sour. It is often used to describe the facial expression of someone who has just been scolded or is in a foul mood for no apparent reason. The repetition of the character adds an emphasis on the persistent, gloomy nature of the expression.
Examples
He always has a grumpy face, as if the whole world owes him something.
Why do you look so grumpy? Did someone upset you?
Related words
Common phrases
always looking grumpy
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with being physically burnt or having a dark complexion. It is strictly used to describe an emotional state or a grumpy facial expression.
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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.
