wan1 wan1 deon6 deon6瘟瘟沌沌
Jyutpingwan1 wan1 deon6 deon6
Yalewān wān deuhn deuhn
Definition
In a daze; muddled, groggy, or not fully awake.
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How it's used
Describes a state of mental fog or lack of alertness, often due to sleepiness, illness, or general distraction. It carries a slightly critical or teasing tone, implying that the person is not functioning at their usual capacity. It is frequently used to describe someone who is physically present but mentally absent.
Examples
He is always in a daze, is he not awake yet?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with being stupid or unintelligent. It refers specifically to a temporary state of being dazed or unfocused rather than a permanent lack of ability.
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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.
