mung2 dou3 soeng5 sam1 hau2懵到上心口
Jyutpingmung2 dou3 soeng5 sam1 hau2
Yalemúng dou séuhng sām háu
Definition
Extremely foolish, muddled, or confused.
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How it's used
This expression vividly describes someone who is not just slightly confused, but completely oblivious or lacking common sense. The imagery of reaching the heart suggests that the foolishness or confusion has penetrated deep into the person's core, making it a strong, hyperbolic way to criticize someone's lack of awareness.
Examples
He is always so incredibly clueless, no matter how much you explain.
Why are you being so scatterbrained, forgetting even to take your keys?
Related words
Common phrases
extremely clueless or foolish
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is merely having a momentary lapse in memory, as it implies a more persistent or severe state of being dim-witted or hopelessly confused.
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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.
