sei3 fong1 muk6四方木
Jyutpingsei3 fong1 muk6
Yalesei fōng muhk
Definition
A passive, stubborn, or rigid person who only moves or acts when prodded.
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How it's used
Describes a person who is stubbornly inflexible or lacks initiative, often implying they are like a block of wood that cannot be easily shaped or moved. It is frequently used to criticize someone who refuses to adapt to new situations or follow common sense in a social or work environment.
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Common phrases
a person is very rigid/slacker
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with literal descriptions of furniture or wood. It is a metaphorical insult directed at a person's character or work ethic, so using it to describe an actual object will cause confusion.
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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.
