mou5 deng6 kei5冇埞企
Jyutpingmou5 deng6 kei5
Yalemóuh dehng kéih
Definition
To have no place or status; to have nowhere to stand or belong.
colloquialplacespeople
How it's used
Literally referring to a lack of physical space to stand, this phrase is frequently used metaphorically to describe someone who has lost their influence, social standing, or professional relevance. It carries a sense of being marginalized or pushed out of a group or environment. When used in the physical sense, it emphasizes extreme crowding.
Examples
There are so many people here that there is no room to stand.
He has absolutely no standing in the company.
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being busy or having no time, as it specifically refers to space or status. Using it to describe a lack of time would be incorrect.
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