ngaan5 mung4 mung4眼矇矇
Jyutpingngaan5 mung4 mung4
Yalengáahn mùhng mùhng
Definition
Bleary-eyed, drowsy, or having squinting eyes as if half-asleep.
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How it's used
Describes the physical appearance of someone who is struggling to keep their eyes open due to extreme fatigue or just waking up. It captures a specific visual state where the eyes appear unfocused or half-closed, rather than just the internal feeling of being tired. It is often used to tease someone who looks like they are about to fall asleep in the middle of the day.
Examples
He stayed up all night, so he looks drowsy now.
Related words
Common phrases
looking bleary-eyed
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 矇查查, which refers to being clueless or confused about a situation, rather than physically sleepy.
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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.
