mung4 caa4 caa4矇茶茶蒙茶茶
Jyutpingmung4 caa4 caa4
Yalemùhng chàh chàh
Definition
Blurry or hazy; muddle-headed, confused, or clueless.
- blurry; hazy; dim
- muddle-headed; confused; clueless
colloquialdescriptionsemotion
How it's used
This reduplicated adjective captures a state of being unfocused or dazed, often implying a lack of mental clarity or physical vision. It is frequently used to describe someone who is acting absent-minded or failing to grasp a situation. The repetition of the character adds a sense of lightheartedness, making it less harsh than calling someone stupid.
Examples
My eyes are blurry, I cannot see the document clearly.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a literal fog or mist in the weather, as it refers specifically to human perception or mental states. For physical weather conditions, use 煙霧瀰漫 or 朦朧 instead.
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