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Definition
To sleep on one's back; to lie face up.
colloquialdaily actionsbody
How it's used
This term specifically describes the posture of lying face up while sleeping. It is the standard way to refer to this position in daily life, contrasting with 側瞓 for side sleeping or 趴瞓 for sleeping on one's stomach.
Examples
Are you used to sleeping on your back or on your side?
Common phrases
accustomed to sleeping on one's back
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply lying down, which is 瞓覺 or 瞓低. This term is strictly for the back-facing posture.
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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.
