faan2 ngong5反仰

Jyutpingfaan2 ngong5

Yalefáan ngóhng

Definition

To lie down on one's back; facing upwards.

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How it's used

This term specifically describes the posture of lying face up, often used in contrast to lying on one's side or stomach. It is frequently paired with the verb 瞓 to describe sleeping positions. While it can function as a descriptive state, it is most commonly encountered when discussing physical orientation or comfort.

Examples

keoi5佢hou2好zung1鍾ji3意faan2反joeng5仰fan3瞓gaau3覺。

He really likes sleeping on his back.

nei5你zou6做me1咩faan2反joeng5仰hai2喺dou6度aa4呀？

Why are you lying on your back there?

Related words

Common phrases

faan2反joeng5仰fan3瞓

sleep on one's back

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 仰臥, which is a formal or written term. Using 仰臥 in casual conversation sounds unnatural and overly academic compared to the everyday usage of 反仰.