leoi4羸
Jyutpingleoi4
Yalelèuih
Definition
Weak, thin, emaciated, or exhausted.
- emaciated; thin; lean
- weak; exhausted; fatigued
- literaryentangled; bound
colloquialbodyhealth
How it's used
Used primarily to describe a state of physical weakness or extreme fatigue, often implying a lack of vitality. While it can describe a person's physical appearance, it is frequently used to express the feeling of being completely drained after intense effort. It carries a slightly more literary or descriptive weight compared to common colloquial terms like 攰.
Examples
He has been sick for a long time and looks very emaciated.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 贏, which means to win, because they share the same written component. Ensure you distinguish the semantic difference between physical frailty and competitive victory.
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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.
