lau6 je6漏夜
Jyutpinglau6 je6
Yalelauh yeh
Definition
To do something overnight or through the night.
colloquialtimedaily actions
How it's used
Implies a sense of urgency or dedication, suggesting that the action is performed through the night to meet a deadline or solve a problem immediately. It carries a slightly more dramatic tone than simply saying doing something at night, as it emphasizes the continuous effort despite the late hour.
Examples
He worked overnight to finally finish the report.
Related words
Common phrases
to work overnight to meet a deadline
to set off overnight
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe routine night activities like sleeping or watching television, as it specifically denotes working or traveling through the night to achieve a goal.
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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.
