ngoi4 deon6呆鈍呆钝
Jyutpingngoi4 deon6
Yalengòih deuhn
Definition
Slow-witted, dull, or simple-minded.
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How it's used
Describes a person who is slow to react or lacks sharpness in their thinking. It carries a slightly more critical tone than simply saying someone is slow, as it implies a lack of mental agility or alertness. It is often used to describe someone who seems dazed or sluggish after a long day or due to fatigue.
Examples
He is usually quite dull and often doesn't understand what people are saying.
Why have you become so dull? Are you not getting enough sleep?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 呆, which often describes a facial expression of being stunned or blank. While 呆鈍 implies a deeper, more persistent lack of sharpness, 呆 can be a temporary state of being spaced out.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
