caau3 seng2抄醒
Jyutpingcaau3 seng2
Yalechaau séng
Definition
To wake someone up.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
The verb 抄 carries a sense of disturbance or agitation, implying that the person being woken up is likely to be annoyed or startled. It is specifically used for waking someone from sleep, often when the person is trying to rest or is in a deep slumber. It is not used for simply calling someone to start their day in a gentle manner.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 叫醒, which is the neutral and standard way to say wake someone up. Using 抄醒 suggests a more abrupt or unwelcome interruption to sleep.
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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.
