wu1 seoi4 seoi4烏垂垂乌垂垂
Jyutpingwu1 seoi4 seoi4
Yalewū sèuih sèuih
Definition
Muddle-headed or groggy.
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How it's used
Describes someone who appears dazed, absent-minded, or lacking mental clarity. It often implies a temporary state caused by fatigue or lack of focus rather than a permanent personality trait. The reduplication of the final character adds a sense of emphasis to the sluggish or unfocused quality of the person.
Examples
He is always muddle-headed and very careless with his work.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 烏卒卒, which describes something that is pitch black. While both share the character 烏, they describe completely different sensory experiences.
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Grammar guides
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