lou6 suk1露宿

Jyutpinglou6 suk1

Yalelouh sūk

動詞Rare

Definition

To sleep outdoors or in public places, often due to being homeless.

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How it's used

While often used to describe the plight of the homeless, this term can also describe intentional activities like camping or spending a night under the stars. It carries a sense of exposure to the elements and lack of shelter, rather than just being outside. When referring to the homeless, it is often paired with 街頭 to emphasize the public nature of their situation.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋mou5冇uk1屋zyu6住，wai4唯jau5有喺hai2公gung1園jyun2露lou6宿。

They have no home to live in, so they have to sleep in the park.

nei5你si3試gwo3過喺hai2沙saa1灘taan1露lou6宿suk1未mei6呀？

Have you ever tried sleeping outdoors on the beach?

Common phrases

lou6露suk1宿gaai1街tau4頭

to sleep rough on the streets

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 露營, which specifically implies a recreational camping trip with gear like tents and sleeping bags. 露宿 implies a lack of proper shelter and is generally used for more desperate or unplanned situations.