buk6蹼
Jyutpingbuk6
Yalebuhk
Definition
To lie prone or sit with one's face down and head resting on one's arms as a pillow.
colloquialdaily actionsbody
How it's used
This verb specifically describes the posture of using one's arms as a makeshift pillow while resting the head on a surface like a desk. It is most commonly heard in the context of students or office workers taking a quick nap during a break. The action implies a temporary or informal rest rather than a full night of sleep.
Examples
He is very tired, he is sleeping with his head resting on his arms on the table.
Do you want to rest for a while by putting your head down on your arms?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the noun 蹼, which refers to the webbed feet of animals like ducks or frogs. The verb usage is strictly colloquial and relates to body posture.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
