muk6 zeoi2木嘴
Jyutpingmuk6 zeoi2
Yalemuhk jéui
Definition
A fool, or someone with no sense of humor.
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How it's used
Describes someone who is socially awkward, dull, or completely misses the point of a joke. It carries a slightly derogatory tone, implying the person is slow to react or lacks the social wit expected in a casual setting. It is often used to tease friends who fail to catch sarcasm or humor.
Examples
He is such a bore, nobody laughs when he tells jokes.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with being physically quiet or shy, as it specifically highlights a lack of social responsiveness or humor. It is not used to describe someone who is simply introverted.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
