m4 gau3 fan3唔夠瞓唔够瞓
Jyutpingm4 gau3 fan3
Yalem̀h gau fan
Definition
Not having enough sleep; sleep-deprived.
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How it's used
This phrase is the standard way to describe being sleep-deprived in casual conversation. It functions as an adjective phrase that describes a state of being rather than just the act of sleeping. You will often hear it used to explain why someone is irritable, clumsy, or unable to focus.
Examples
Have you not been getting enough sleep these past few days?
Related words
Common phrases
always sleep-deprived
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 瞓唔著, which specifically means being unable to fall asleep or suffering from insomnia. 唔夠瞓 implies you simply did not get enough hours of rest, regardless of whether you had trouble falling asleep or just stayed up too late.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
