mo2 bat1 zoek6 tau4 nou5摸不著頭腦摸不着头脑
Jyutpingmo2 bat1 zoek6 tau4 nou5
Yalemó bāt jeuhk tàuh nóuh
Definition
To have no idea about something, or to be completely baffled despite trying to understand.
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How it's used
This idiom describes a state of total bewilderment where one cannot grasp the logic or reason behind a situation. While it is a standard idiom, it is often used in slightly formal or written contexts, whereas in daily speech, people might prefer more direct phrases like 唔知佢講乜 or 諗唔明。
Examples
After he said that, I was really confused.
Why are you looking at me with such a confused expression?
Related words
Common phrases
completely confused
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a literal action, but it is strictly a figurative expression for confusion. It is not used to describe physical inability to touch one's head.
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Grammar guides
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