mou4 fong2模仿
Jyutpingmou4 fong2
Yalemòuh fóng
Definition
To imitate, mimic, or copy someone's actions, words, or style.
neutraldaily actions
How it's used
While 模仿 is understood in Cantonese, it sounds formal and is more common in written contexts or news reports. In daily spoken Cantonese, people almost exclusively use 扮 or 學 to express the idea of imitating someone's behavior, voice, or appearance.
Examples
He really likes to imitate the stars on TV.
Why are you imitating the way I talk?
Related words
Common phrases
imitation ability
Common mistake
Using 模仿 in casual conversation can make you sound like you are reading from a textbook or giving a formal presentation. Stick to 扮 when referring to mimicking someone's actions or voice to sound natural.
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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.
