lo1 lyun1囉攣罗挛

Jyutpinglo1 lyun1

Yalelō lyūn

Definition

Feeling uneasy, anxious, and restless.

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How it's used

Describes a specific state of restless anxiety or fidgety worry, often triggered by waiting for someone or anticipating an uncertain outcome. It captures the physical sensation of being unable to sit still or focus because of a nagging concern. Unlike general worry, it implies a sense of agitation that makes you want to pace around or constantly check for updates.

Examples

gin3見dou2到keoi5佢gam3咁noi6耐dou1都mei6未faan1返，ngo5我zan1真hai6係hou2好lo1囉lyun1攣。

I feel so uneasy because they haven't returned for such a long time.

nei5你m4唔hou2好gam3咁lo1囉lyun4攣laa1啦，keoi5佢waa6話zo2咗wui2會faan1返lai4嚟㗎maa3嘛。

Don't be so anxious, they said they would come back.

Common phrases

hou2好lo1囉lyun1攣

very uneasy/anxious

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 緊張, which is a more general term for feeling nervous or tense. 囉攣 specifically carries the nuance of being restless and unable to settle down due to that nervousness.