mung4朦
Jyutpingmung4
Yalemùhng
Definition
Blurry, hazy, or unclear.
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How it's used
Use this word to describe anything lacking visual sharpness, whether it is due to atmospheric conditions like smog or a physical issue like poor eyesight or a dirty camera lens. It is frequently applied to digital screens that have low resolution or are covered in fingerprints. Unlike formal terms for vague or abstract concepts, this word is almost exclusively reserved for physical sight.
Examples
My eyes are very blurry, I cannot see the words clearly.
It is so hazy outside today, is there smog?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 懵, which sounds identical but refers to being foolish, naive, or dazed. While 朦 describes a lack of visual clarity, 懵 describes a lack of mental clarity or common sense.
Grammar color guide
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
