fan3 gaau3訓覺训觉
Jyutpingfan3 gaau3
Yalefan gaau
Definition
To sleep.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
This is the most common way to refer to sleeping in daily life. While 訓 is the verb for sleep, 覺 acts as a cognate object, making the phrase feel complete and natural in casual conversation. You will rarely hear people just say 訓 on its own unless they are using it in a specific compound or a very short, clipped sentence.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 瞓, which is the more accurate character for the verb to sleep. While 訓 is frequently typed due to input method convenience, 瞓 is the standard written form for this specific meaning.
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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.
