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Definition
To feel weak, limp, or out of energy in one's body.
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How it's used
Describes a specific sensation of physical weakness or loss of muscle control, often triggered by fear, exhaustion, or illness. It is frequently used to describe the legs giving way under stress or shock, creating a vivid image of losing one's footing. The addition of the particle 晒 emphasizes the completeness of the weakness spreading through the body or limbs.
Examples
My legs feel like jelly after hiking all day.
Are you sick? Why do you look so weak and limp?
Related words
Common phrases
legs feeling like jelly
the whole body feeling weak
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 軟弱, which refers to a weak personality or lack of willpower rather than physical fatigue or muscle weakness.
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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.
