mong4 jin4茫然
Jyutpingmong4 jin4
Yalemòhng yìhn
Definition
Perplexed, bewildered, or lost, describing someone's aimless, dazed, or directionless state of mind.
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How it's used
Describes a state of being mentally adrift or lacking a clear sense of direction. It often carries a slightly literary or formal weight compared to purely colloquial expressions like 懵查查, though it is still frequently used in everyday speech to describe a vacant or confused look.
Examples
He looked at the exam paper with a bewildered expression.
Why do you look so lost? What happened?
Related words
Common phrases
a look of bewilderment
a vacant or perplexed expression
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe physical confusion like being lost in a city, which is better expressed as 唔識路 or 迷路. It specifically refers to an internal state of mind or a vacant facial expression.
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