mo2 hak1摸黑

Jyutpingmo2 hak1

Yalemó hāk

副詞Uncommon

Definition

To grope or feel one's way around in the dark.

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How it's used

This term captures the specific physical sensation of navigating a space without light by using one's hands to feel for obstacles. It implies a sense of caution and slowness, as the person is literally feeling their way through the environment. It is frequently used to describe the inconvenience caused by sudden power outages or returning home late at night without wanting to wake others by turning on the lights.

Examples

gaan3間fong2房ting4停zo2咗din6電，ngo5我jiu3要mo2摸hak1黑wan2搵din6電waa2話。

The power is out in the room, I have to grope for my phone in the dark.

nei5你zou6做me1咩mo2摸hak1黑haang4行jap6入lai4嚟aa4呀？

Why are you walking in here in the dark?

Common phrases

mo2摸hak1黑haang4行lou6路

to walk in the dark

mo2摸hak1黑wan2搵je5嘢

to grope for something in the dark

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with simply being in the dark, which would be 喺黑處. 摸黑 specifically describes the action of moving or searching while in that state, not just the state of darkness itself.