mun6悶闷
Jyutpingmun6
Yalemuhn
Definition
Boring or bored; lacking interest, excitement, or motivation.
- boring; tedious; uninteresting
- bored; feeling listless or dull
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How it's used
Distinguish between the state of being bored and the quality of being boring, as the same character covers both meanings depending on the subject. When describing a person feeling bored, it often pairs with the particle 㗎 or 呀 to soften the complaint. It is frequently used in the structure 悶到抽筋 to emphasize extreme boredom.
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Avoid using 悶 to describe a person who is socially awkward or quiet, as it strictly refers to the feeling of boredom or the quality of being uninteresting. For a person who is quiet or reserved, use 靜 or 唔多講嘢 instead.
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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.
