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Yaleláahn sīng
Definition
A lazy person.
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How it's used
This term carries a slightly playful or mocking tone, often used by friends or family to tease someone for their lack of motivation. It is more specific than simply calling someone lazy, as it paints a picture of someone who prefers to stay still like a star in the sky rather than moving around. It is rarely used in professional or formal settings.
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You work so slowly, you really are a lazybones.
Related words
Common phrases
a total lazybones
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of stars in the sky. It is a noun used to describe a person, so it is often paired with classifiers like 個 or 隻 when used in a more derogatory or informal way.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
