guk6 can1焗親焗亲
Jyutpingguk6 can1
Yaleguhk chān
Definition
To feel dizzy, unwell, or suffocated due to hot, stuffy, and poorly ventilated air.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical discomfort caused by poor ventilation or excessive heat. It implies a sense of being trapped in a stuffy environment where breathing feels difficult. It is frequently used to describe the feeling of being inside a crowded bus or a room without air circulation.
Examples
The room has no air conditioning, I am suffering from the heat.
Related words
Common phrases
suffering from heat exhaustion
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with feeling sick from a fever or a cold, as it strictly relates to environmental heat or lack of air. It is not used for emotional suffocation or being overwhelmed by pressure.
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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.
