jau5 dak1 zan3 mou5 dak1 fan3有得震冇得瞓
Jyutpingjau5 dak1 zan3 mou5 dak1 fan3
Yaleyáuh dāk jan móuh dāk fan
Definition
To be extremely frightened or terrified; literally to tremble with fear and be unable to sleep.
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How it's used
This idiomatic expression vividly captures a state of extreme anxiety or terror that physically manifests as trembling and prevents rest. It is frequently used to describe the lingering effect of horror films, unsettling news, or stressful life events. The phrasing relies on the contrast between the involuntary physical reaction of shaking and the inability to find peace in sleep.
Examples
After watching that horror movie, I'm so scared I can't even sleep.
After hearing such terrifying news, are you too scared to sleep?
Related words
Common phrases
scared to the point of trembling and insomnia
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