cung1 loeng4 loeng1沖涼涼冲凉凉

Jyutpingcung1 loeng4 loeng1

Yalechūng lèuhng lēung

Definition

To take a bath or shower.

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How it's used

Doubling the final character of a verb is a common way to make an action sound more casual, cute, or lighthearted. While 沖涼 is the standard way to say take a shower, adding the extra 涼 turns the activity into something less formal and more relaxed. It is frequently used when talking to children or among close friends to soften the tone of a request or a statement.

Examples

nei5你cung1沖zo2咗loeng4涼loeng4涼mei6未aa4呀？

Have you taken a shower yet?

ngo5我hou2好攰，gui6想soeng2返faan1屋uk1企kei2沖cung1個go3涼loeng4涼。

I am so tired, I want to go home and take a shower.

Common phrases

cung1沖go3個loeng4涼loeng4涼

take a quick shower

Common mistake

Do not use this form in professional or formal settings, as it can sound overly childish or unprofessional. Stick to the standard 沖涼 when speaking to strangers or in a workplace context.