fan3 gwo3 lung4瞓過籠瞓过笼
Jyutpingfan3 gwo3 lung4
Yalefan gwo lùhng
Definition
To oversleep; to wake up too late.
colloquialdaily actionstime
How it's used
The term literally describes sleeping past the intended time, often implying missing an alarm or a scheduled event. It carries a slightly informal tone and is commonly used to explain why someone missed a morning meeting or class. Unlike just saying you woke up late, this specifically highlights the act of sleeping through the time you should have been awake.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply waking up late due to insomnia or staying up late. It specifically implies that you were asleep when you should have been awake, usually resulting in missing a deadline or appointment.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
