gwo3 je2過夜过夜
Jyutpinggwo3 je2
Yalegwo yé
Definition
To stay overnight, usually at a place other than one's own home.
colloquialdaily actionsplaces
How it's used
Carries a slightly casual tone and is frequently used when discussing sleepovers or unexpected situations like working late. It specifically implies sleeping in a location that is not your own home, making it distinct from simply sleeping through the night at home. It is often used with the particle 呀 to soften the statement or question.
Examples
He wants to stay overnight at his friend's place tonight.
Have you ever tried staying overnight at the office?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe sleeping in your own bed, as it implies being away from home. If you just mean sleeping through the night, use 瞓覺 instead.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
