gin3 zau1 gung1見周公见周公
Jyutpinggin3 zau1 gung1
Yalegin jāu gūng
Definition
To go to sleep; to doze off.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Refers to the legendary Duke of Zhou, who was said to appear in the dreams of virtuous people. It is a lighthearted, slightly whimsical way to describe going to bed or falling asleep. It is never used in formal or professional contexts.
Examples
I am so sleepy, I am going to sleep now.
Related words
Common phrases
to go to sleep
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe the act of sleeping in a clinical or serious sense, as it is strictly an idiomatic expression. It is also not typically used to describe someone who is currently unconscious or in a coma.
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