fan3 sing2瞓醒
Jyutpingfan3 sing2
Yalefan síng
Definition
To wake up; to regain consciousness and get up after sleeping.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Focus on the transition from a state of sleep to consciousness rather than the physical act of getting out of bed. While 起身 specifically refers to standing up or leaving a bed, 瞓醒 emphasizes the moment your brain becomes alert. It is the natural way to describe the state of having finished sleeping.
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Common phrases
to have finished sleeping
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 起身, which is more about the physical action of getting out of bed. You can be 瞓醒 while still lying in bed, but you are not yet 起身.
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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.
