m4 syu1 fuk6唔舒服
Jyutpingm4 syu1 fuk6
Yalem̀h syū fuhk
Definition
Unwell, sick, or physically uncomfortable.
Example
I don't feel well today.
colloquialhealthbody
How it's used
Use this phrase as a catch-all for any physical discomfort, ranging from a minor headache or nausea to a more serious illness. It functions as an adjective, so it often follows the verb 係 or acts as a predicate on its own. It is significantly more common in daily speech than formal terms like 病 or 不適, which can sound clinical or overly serious.
Examples
My head hurts so much today, I don't feel well.
Are you not feeling well? Do you need to see a doctor?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe emotional sadness or feeling upset, as it strictly refers to physical health. For emotional states, use 唔開心 instead.
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Grammar guides
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