zou6 mung6做夢做梦
Jyutpingzou6 mung6
Yalejouh muhng
Definition
To dream; to have a dream while sleeping.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Cantonese speakers almost exclusively use 發夢 instead of 做夢 in daily life. While 做夢 is understood, it sounds like a direct translation from Mandarin and feels unnatural in a casual conversation. Using 發夢 ensures you sound like a local when talking about your dreams.
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Common mistake
Learners often use 做夢 because it matches the written Chinese term, but it will sound stiff or overly formal to a native speaker. Always stick to 發夢 for spoken Cantonese.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
