mong5妄
Jyutpingmong5
Yalemóhng
Definition
Arrogant, boastful, or unrestrained.
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How it's used
This character is rarely used as a standalone word in spoken Cantonese and almost always appears as part of a compound like 狂妄. It carries a strong sense of being conceited or acting without regard for social norms or reality. It is a formal, literary term that is typically reserved for describing someone's character or attitude in a negative, critical way.
Examples
He is very arrogant and always looks down on others.
Don't be so arrogant; you will only improve if you are humble.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 忘, which sounds similar but means to forget. Remember that 妄 is specifically about arrogance or delusion, whereas 忘 relates to memory.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
