mou5 1 zing1 san4冇精神
Jyutpingmou5 1 zing1 san4
Yalemóuh jīng sàhn
Definition
Feeling tired, exhausted, or lacking energy and focus.
colloquialhealthemotion
How it's used
Describes a state of lethargy or lack of vitality rather than just physical sleepiness. It is frequently used to describe someone who looks listless or lacks the energy to engage with their surroundings. You will often hear it used to describe someone who is recovering from an illness or suffering from a hangover.
Examples
Did you not sleep well last night, why do you look so tired?
I am sick today, I feel completely drained.
Related words
Common phrases
to look completely listless
to look very tired
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 攰, which specifically refers to physical exhaustion or being tired from hard work. 冇精神 focuses more on a lack of mental alertness or a low-energy appearance.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
