wu4 tou4 cung4糊塗蟲糊涂虫
Jyutpingwu4 tou4 cung4
Yalewùh tòuh chùhng
Definition
A fool; a muddle-headed or confused person.
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How it's used
This term carries a slightly affectionate or teasing tone rather than being a harsh insult. It is commonly used among friends or family members to point out someone's forgetfulness or lack of focus in a specific moment. Using it to describe a stranger or in a professional setting can sound overly familiar or rude.
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Why did you forget your keys again? You are such a scatterbrain!
He is always so careless, he is basically a muddle-headed person.
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Common phrases
to be a scatterbrain
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 傻瓜, which implies someone is foolish or naive. 糊塗蟲 specifically highlights a lack of mental clarity, forgetfulness, or being disorganized, rather than a lack of intelligence.
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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.
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
