ngong6 geoi1 geoi1戇居居戆居居
Jyutpingngong6 geoi1 geoi1
Yalengohng gēui gēui
Definition
Silly, dumb, or simple-minded.
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How it's used
Adding the reduplication suffix 居居 intensifies the sense of being dazed or clueless compared to the base form 戇居. It often describes someone who is physically present but mentally absent or looking blankly at a situation. This form carries a slightly more playful or mocking tone than the standard adjective.
Examples
Why are you standing there looking like a total idiot?
He is always acting so slow-witted, as if he has no idea what is going on.
Related words
Common phrases
standing there looking blank
staring blankly
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone with a genuine intellectual disability, as it is considered rude and derogatory. It is best reserved for lighthearted teasing among friends regarding someone's temporary lapse in judgment or absent-minded behavior.
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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.
