mung4 sau6蒙受
Jyutpingmung4 sau6
Yalemùhng sauh
Definition
To suffer, sustain, or undergo something bad or unpleasant.
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How it's used
Reserved for formal contexts, this verb is typically paired with negative abstract nouns like losses, humiliation, or injustice. It carries a sense of passive endurance, implying the subject is on the receiving end of an unfortunate event rather than actively causing it. You will rarely hear this in casual conversation, where people prefer simpler verbs like 蝕 or 俾人.
Examples
He suffered a huge loss this time.
What kind of grievance do you think he has suffered?
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this in everyday speech, which sounds unnatural and overly dramatic. It is strictly a written or formal term, so avoid using it when talking about minor daily inconveniences.
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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.
