mung4矇蒙
Jyutpingmung4
Yalemùhng
Definition
Blurry or unclear, as if looking through a mist.
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How it's used
Describes a lack of visual clarity, often due to physical obstructions like fog, steam, or poor eyesight. It carries a sense of being obscured or out of focus rather than just being dark or dim. It is frequently used to describe the state of one's vision after waking up or when suffering from eye fatigue.
Examples
The fog is so thick here, everything around looks blurry.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 懵, which refers to being mentally confused, slow-witted, or oblivious. While they sound identical in many contexts, 矇 specifically relates to visual perception.
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