min6 mung2 gou1面懵膏
Jyutpingmin6 mung2 gou1
Yalemihn múng gōu
Definition
To have a thick skin; to be shameless or cheeky.
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How it's used
Describes someone who lacks a sense of shame or is impervious to social pressure. It carries a slightly humorous or mocking tone, often used to tease friends who do not take criticism to heart. Unlike formal terms for shamelessness, this implies a stubborn or playful refusal to be affected by others' opinions.
Examples
He is really thick-skinned, he is not afraid no matter how many people scold him.
Don't be so thick-skinned, you need to know how to feel embarrassed.
Related words
Common phrases
really thick-skinned
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with being shy or introverted. While the character 懵 can relate to being dazed or slow, in this specific compound, it refers to the inability to perceive or care about social cues or shame.
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