mou4 gu1無辜无辜
Jyutpingmou4 gu1
Yalemòuh gū
Definition
Innocent, blameless, or negatively affected by something outside of one's control.
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How it's used
Focuses on the lack of responsibility or involvement in a negative situation. It is frequently used when someone is caught in the crossfire of a conflict or blamed for something they did not do. The term carries a sense of unfairness or being a victim of circumstance.
Examples
He is completely innocent, stop framing him.
I was innocently dragged into this argument, it is really miserable.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is simply naive or childlike, as it specifically refers to being free from blame or guilt in a situation, not a lack of worldly experience.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
