mung6 jau4夢遊梦游
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Yalemuhng yàuh
Definition
Sleepwalking; performing actions like sitting up or walking around while in a state of semi-consciousness during sleep.
colloquialhealthdaily actions
How it's used
Often used metaphorically to describe someone who is acting absent-minded or completely unaware of their surroundings. It carries a slightly humorous or teasing tone when applied to people who are simply daydreaming or not paying attention to a conversation.
Examples
He used to love sleepwalking when he was a child.
Related words
Common phrases
somnambulism
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
