lou6 suk1 fung1 caan1露宿風餐露宿风餐

Jyutpinglou6 suk1 fung1 caan1

Yalelouh sūk fūng chāan

Definition

To live a harsh life outdoors, braving the elements, sleeping and eating in the open.

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How it's used

This idiom carries a strong sense of hardship and is often used to describe the difficult conditions faced by manual laborers or those forced to live on the streets. It emphasizes the lack of shelter and the physical toll of being constantly exposed to the environment. It is rarely used to describe a voluntary camping trip, as the connotation is one of necessity and struggle rather than leisure.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋ji5以cin4前lou6露suk1宿fung1風caan1餐，hou2好san1辛fu2苦sin1先wan2搵dou3到cin2錢。

They used to live a harsh life braving the elements, working very hard to earn money.

zou6做dei6地pun4盤zan1真hai6係lou6露suk1宿fung1風caan1餐，jat6日saai3曬jyu5雨lam4淋。

Working on a construction site really means braving the wind and sleeping in the open, exposed to the sun and rain.

Common phrases

jat6日saai3曬jyu5雨lam4淋

exposed to the sun and rain

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a literal description of camping or outdoor activities, but it is specifically reserved for situations involving poverty, homelessness, or grueling outdoor work.