heoi3 gaau4 gaau2 zyu1去覺覺豬去觉觉猪
Jyutpingheoi3 gaau4 gaau2 zyu1
Yaleheui gàauh gáau jyū
Definition
To go to sleep.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
This is a cutesy, baby-talk expression used primarily with children or between intimate partners to soften the act of going to sleep. It transforms a mundane daily action into something playful and affectionate. Using this with strangers or in professional settings will sound bizarrely childish or overly intimate.
Examples
I'm so sleepy, I'm going to go to bed now.
Related words
Common phrases
be a good kid and go to sleep
Common mistake
Do not use this term in any serious or formal context, as it carries a strong tone of infantilization. It is strictly for casual, private, or playful interactions.
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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.
