ceoi1 min4 kuk1催眠曲
Jyutpingceoi1 min4 kuk1
Yalechēui mìhn kūk
Definition
Lullaby; soft music played to help someone fall asleep.
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How it's used
While literally referring to music that induces sleep, this term is frequently used metaphorically to describe any speech, lecture, or performance that is so boring or monotonous that it makes the audience drowsy. It carries a slightly humorous or sarcastic tone when applied to non-musical contexts. Unlike some other musical terms, it is almost exclusively associated with the act of falling asleep rather than the technical structure of the melody.
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sau2首sáuExamples
This lullaby is very soothing; I fall asleep quickly after listening to it.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 搖籃曲, which specifically refers to a song sung by a parent to a child. 催眠曲 is a broader term that can include instrumental music or recordings designed for relaxation.
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