lo1 lo1 lyun1囉囉攣罗罗挛
Jyutpinglo1 lo1 lyun1
Yalelō lō lyūn
Definition
Anxious, restless, or uneasy due to physical discomfort or emotional disturbance.
colloquialemotion
How it's used
This reduplicated adjective captures a specific physical or mental agitation that prevents someone from sitting still or relaxing. It is frequently used to describe the feeling of anticipation or worry when waiting for news or waiting for someone to arrive. While it can describe physical discomfort, it is much more commonly applied to emotional states of nervousness or suspense.
Examples
He was restless all night, as if he had something on his mind.
Related words
Common phrases
to feel restless or anxious
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 囉唆, which means nagging or long-winded. While they share the first character, their meanings are entirely unrelated.
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Grammar guides
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