aan3 gaau3晏覺晏觉
Jyutpingaan3 gaau3
Yaleaan gaau
Definition
An afternoon nap.
colloquialdaily actionstime
How it's used
Using 晏覺 specifically refers to a nap taken in the afternoon, distinguishing it from a quick power nap or sleeping at night. It is almost exclusively paired with the verb 瞓, forming the phrase 瞓晏覺. This term carries a casual, domestic tone and is frequently used when discussing daily routines or weekend habits.
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I am so tired today, I want to go home and take an afternoon nap.
Do you take an afternoon nap every single day?
Related words
Common phrases
to take an afternoon nap
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 晏晝, which simply means afternoon. While 晏晝 refers to the time of day, 晏覺 is the specific activity of napping during that time.
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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.
