啞
aa2
The Cantonese word for "dumb" is 啞 (aa2).
The term 啞 is an adjective used to describe someone or something as stupid.
Meaning: stupid (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
aa2
Did you know?
- In Cantonese, the word 啞 is used to describe a 'mute' button on a remote or a phone, applying the concept of 'dumb' to technology.
- You can describe a sound that is 'dull' or 'muted' using 啞. For example, a bell that produces a flat, non-resonant sound instead of a clear ring might be described with this character.
- The phrase 啞口無言 (aa2 hau2 mou4 jin4) literally translates to 'mute mouth, no words'. It is used to describe the specific feeling of being 'struck dumb' by an argument or a shocking revelation.
Examples in context
- 你真係太笨豬喇!You are such a silly pig!
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a mistake made during a game.
- 子健 Tsz Kin我竟然唔記得個規則，好啞。ngo5 ging1 jin4 m4 gik3 dak1 go3 gui1 zak1, hou2 aa2.I actually forgot the rules, how dumb.
- 曉彤 Hiu Tung冇問題，下次小心啲就得。mou5 man6 tai4, haa6 ci3 siu2 sam1 di1 zau6 dak1.No problem, just be more careful next time.
- 子健 Tsz Kin但我感覺自己好啞。daan6 ngo5 gam2 gok3 zi6 gei2 hou2 aa2.But I feel like I'm so dumb.
- 曉彤 Hiu Tung子健，你唔係啞，只係大意。zi2 gin6, nei5 m4 hai6 aa2, zi2 hai6 daai6 ji3.Zi Jian, you aren't dumb, you're just careless.
