zyut6 mong6絕望绝望
Jyutpingzyut6 mong6
Yalejyuht mohng
Definition
Hopeless; being in complete despair with no prospect of improvement.
neutralemotion
How it's used
Expresses a profound sense of finality where one perceives no path forward or positive outcome. It is significantly stronger than just feeling sad or disappointed, carrying a heavy emotional weight often reserved for dire situations. While it functions as an adjective, it is frequently used with the particle 嘅 or as a predicate following 好 or 覺得.
Examples
Seeing such a poor result, I really feel hopeless.
Are you still so hopeless that you want to give up?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe minor inconveniences or temporary setbacks, as it implies a total loss of hope rather than just frustration. It is not a casual word for being annoyed or upset.
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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.
