mou5 si4 ding6冇時定冇时定
Jyutpingmou5 si4 ding6
Yalemóuh sìh dihng
Definition
Always active, constantly on the move, or unable to sit still.
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How it's used
Describes someone, usually a child, who is constantly moving, fidgeting, or unable to focus on one task for long. It carries a slightly exasperated tone, often used by parents or teachers to express frustration with a hyperactive person. It implies a lack of stability or calmness in their behavior.
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Do not confuse this with simply being busy or hardworking. It specifically refers to physical restlessness or lack of focus, not just having a lot of tasks to complete.
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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.
