au2 long6嘔浪呕浪
Jyutpingau2 long6
Yaleáu lohng
Definition
To feel seasick or get seasick.
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How it's used
This term specifically describes the physical reaction to the motion of a boat, rather than general motion sickness. It is a compound of the verb 嘔 meaning to vomit and 浪 referring to the waves. While it can be used as a verb, it is most commonly used as an adjective to describe one's susceptibility to the condition.
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Common mistake
Do not use this for car sickness or air sickness, as those require different terms like 暈車浪 or 暈機浪. Using 嘔浪 for anything other than a boat will sound unnatural to native speakers.
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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.
