mou5 zoek6 lok6冇着落
Jyutpingmou5 zoek6 lok6
Yalemóuh jeuhk lohk
Definition
Unsettled, unconfirmed, or having no news.
- unsettled, unconfirmed, or not finalized
- unaccounted for, missing, or having no news of someone's whereabouts
colloquialdaily actionswork
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the lack of a concrete outcome or a definitive plan for a situation. It carries a sense of uncertainty or anxiety because the speaker is waiting for a resolution that has not yet materialized. Use this when describing things like job applications, business deals, or long-term arrangements that remain in limbo.
Examples
The matter is still not settled, it is really annoying.
Common phrases
job is not settled
plan is not settled
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 冇下落, which specifically refers to a person or object that has gone missing or cannot be located. While both involve a lack of information, 冇着落 is about the status of a plan or task, whereas 冇下落 is about the physical whereabouts of someone or something.
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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.
