wat1 mun6鬱悶郁闷
Jyutpingwat1 mun6
Yalewāt muhn
Definition
Gloomy, depressed, or feeling down with a sense of pent-up frustration.
colloquialemotion
How it's used
This word describes a heavy, stifled feeling of frustration or sadness that feels trapped inside. Unlike general sadness, it often implies a sense of being unable to express or resolve the underlying issue. It is frequently used when external circumstances, such as bad weather or being stuck in a boring situation, prevent one from doing what they want.
Examples
Being stuck at home all day is really depressing.
Why are you so gloomy? What happened?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 唔開心, which is a general term for being unhappy. 鬱悶 carries a more specific nuance of feeling stifled or pent up, similar to the feeling of being trapped in a small space, whereas 唔開心 is a broad, catch-all term for any negative mood.
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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.
