ngau6 dau6吽哣
Jyutpingngau6 dau6
Yalengauh dauh
Definition
Dull, listless, spacey, or daydreaming with a blank expression.
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How it's used
This term specifically describes a state of being mentally checked out or physically sluggish. It is almost exclusively used in the phrase 發吽哣 to describe the act of zoning out or staring blankly into space. It carries a slightly informal tone, often implying that the person is wasting time or failing to pay attention to their surroundings.
Examples
Why are you daydreaming?
He is always daydreaming and seems to have no energy.
Related words
Common phrases
to daydream or zone out
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with being physically tired or sleepy, as it refers more to a lack of mental focus or engagement rather than a need for sleep.
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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.
