wu4 tou4糊塗糊涂
Jyutpingwu4 tou4
Yalewùh tòuh
Definition
Muddled, confused, or simple-minded.
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How it's used
Describes a state of mental fog or lack of clarity, often implying a temporary lapse in judgment or a general lack of attention to detail. It is frequently used to describe someone who is forgetful or prone to making silly mistakes due to carelessness. When applied to the elderly, it carries a sense of senility or declining mental sharpness.
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Avoid using this to describe being physically lost or confused by directions, as that is better expressed by 唔識路 or 迷路.
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