ceoi1 min4催眠
Jyutpingceoi1 min4
Yalechēui mìhn
Definition
To hypnotize, or to induce sleepiness.
- to hypnotize
- figurativeto make someone feel sleepy or bored
neutraldaily actionsother
How it's used
Beyond the literal clinical or stage performance context, this term is frequently used metaphorically to describe someone being completely captivated or entranced by something, such as a repetitive sound or a boring lecture. It carries a sense of losing control over one's focus or awareness, similar to being under a spell.
Examples
He hypnotised the patient using a pocket watch.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 催促, which means to urge or hurry someone up. While they share the same first character, they have completely different meanings and grammatical functions.
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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.
