ngau6 ngau6 dau6 dau6吽吽豆豆
Jyutpingngau6 ngau6 dau6 dau6
Yalengauh ngauh dauh dauh
Definition
Dull, muddle-headed, dazed, or slow-witted.
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How it's used
This reduplicated phrase captures a sense of being mentally absent, slow to react, or lacking any spark of energy. It is often used to describe someone who is staring blankly or failing to engage with their surroundings. Unlike simply being quiet, it implies a lack of alertness that can be frustrating to others.
Examples
He is always so dull and boring, it is really tedious.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with being shy or introverted. It specifically refers to a lack of mental sharpness or an uninteresting, sluggish demeanor rather than a personality trait.
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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.
