din2 cong4 din2 zek6典床典蓆典床典席
Jyutpingdin2 cong4 din2 zek6
Yaledín chòhng dín jehk
Definition
To toss and turn; to roll around in bed.
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How it's used
This expression vividly describes the physical act of moving restlessly across the bed, often due to insomnia, anxiety, or physical discomfort. It is almost exclusively used to describe the inability to fall asleep or stay asleep. The imagery implies a sense of frustration or agitation that prevents one from settling down.
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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.
