co5 bat1 zyu6坐不住
Jyutpingco5 bat1 zyu6
Yalechóh bāt jyuh
Definition
Anxious, restless, or unable to sit still due to impatience or nervousness.
colloquialbodydaily actions
How it's used
This phrase is used to describe someone who is physically restless or impatient, often because they are bored or anxious. It carries a sense of being unable to remain in one place for a long duration, rather than just a lack of focus. It is frequently applied to children or people waiting for something important to happen.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 坐唔穩, which literally means unable to sit stably, such as on a moving bus or a wobbly chair. 坐唔住 refers specifically to the internal urge to move, not the physical inability to balance.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
