muk6 duk6木獨木独
Jyutpingmuk6 duk6
Yalemuhk duhk
Definition
Expressionless, dull-witted, or socially awkward and unresponsive.
- expressionless; slow-witted; unresponsive with a blank stare
- socially awkward; inept or unable to communicate effectively
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How it's used
Describes a state of being mentally sluggish or physically unresponsive, often implying a lack of social awareness or alertness. It is frequently used to describe someone who appears dazed, perhaps due to exhaustion, confusion, or a naturally introverted personality. Unlike simply being stupid, it emphasizes a lack of reaction or engagement with the immediate environment.
Examples
He is always so unresponsive, as if he has no idea what is going on.
Why are you just standing there looking dull? Hurry up and help out.
Related words
Common phrases
very dull and unresponsive
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 蠢, which implies a lack of intelligence. A person can be highly intelligent but still appear 木獨 if they are socially awkward or mentally checked out.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
