wu1 lung2 wong4烏龍王乌龙王
Jyutpingwu1 lung2 wong4
Yalewū lúng wòhng
Definition
An incredibly forgetful, clumsy, or blundering person; a supreme bungler.
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How it's used
This term is used affectionately or teasingly to describe someone who frequently makes silly mistakes or gets confused. It combines the Cantonese slang 烏龍, meaning a blunder or a mix-up, with 王, meaning king. It is most commonly used among friends or family to point out someone's absent-mindedness.
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He always forgets his keys, he is such a clumsy person.
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Common phrases
a total bungler
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the actual tea variety 烏龍茶, which is a completely different word despite the shared characters. Ensure the context is clearly about a person's behavior to avoid 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.
