jiu4 laam4 kuk1搖籃曲摇篮曲
Jyutpingjiu4 laam4 kuk1
Yaleyìuh làahm kūk
Definition
Lullaby; a song sung to help people, especially babies, fall asleep.
neutralfamilydaily actions
How it's used
While this term is the standard translation for lullaby, it is a formal or literary word that you would rarely hear in casual conversation. Parents in Hong Kong usually just say 唱首歌氹佢瞓, which translates to singing a song to coax them to sleep, rather than using a specific noun for the song itself.
Measure word
sau2首sáuExamples
Mommy sings a lullaby to coax her son to sleep.
Related words
Common phrases
to sing a lullaby
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Grammar guides
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
