muk6 ding6 hau2 ngoi4目定口呆
Jyutpingmuk6 ding6 hau2 ngoi4
Yalemuhk dihng háu ngòih
Definition
Stunned and speechless.
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How it's used
This idiom describes a state of being so shocked or surprised that one loses the ability to react or speak. It is often used to describe a reaction to something completely unexpected or absurd. Unlike simple surprise, it implies a temporary paralysis of both physical movement and verbal expression.
Examples
After seeing the scene, he was truly stunned and speechless.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a verb that can take an object directly, but it functions primarily as an adjective or descriptive phrase. You should use it with a linking verb like 係 or as a complement to describe someone's state.
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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.
