hon4 bui3寒背
Jyutpinghon4 bui3
Yalehòhn bui
Definition
To slouch, stoop, or have a hunched back.
colloquialbodyhealth
How it's used
Used primarily to describe a poor posture that develops over time, often due to slouching while sitting or working. It carries a corrective tone, as people frequently use it to remind friends or children to sit up straight to avoid long term spinal issues.
Examples
Don't hunch your back when you walk; it looks better if you stand tall.
He is always in front of the computer, which has caused him to develop a hunched back.
Related words
Common phrases
always hunching one's back
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a permanent medical condition like scoliosis, as it specifically refers to the habit of slouching or the resulting rounded shoulders.
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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.
