min6 mung2面懵

Jyutpingmin6 mung2

Yalemihn múng

形容詞

Definition

To lose face, feel embarrassed, or look foolish.

to lose face; to be embarrassed or humiliated
to look foolish, dim, or stupid

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How it's used

Describes a specific feeling of social awkwardness or shame when one's reputation or dignity is compromised in front of others. It implies a sense of being exposed or caught in a situation where one wishes to hide. While it can mean feeling foolish, it is distinct from being stupid, focusing instead on the social discomfort of the moment.

Examples

keoi5佢喺soeng6跌dit3親，can1真zan1係hai6好hou2面min6懵。

He fell down on stage and felt so embarrassed.

nei5你zou6做co3錯je5嘢zung6仲jiu3要daai6大seng1聲gaap3夾ok3惡，m4唔min6面mung2懵me1咩？

You did something wrong and are still being aggressive, aren't you embarrassed?

Common phrases

hou2好min6面mung2懵

very embarrassed

gaau2搞dou3到min6面mung2懵

to cause someone to lose face

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 懵盛盛, which describes someone who is oblivious or acting foolishly without necessarily feeling embarrassed. 面懵 specifically requires the element of social shame or loss of face.