ngo6臥卧
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Yalengoh
Definition
To lie down; to sleep or rest in a reclining position.
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How it's used
While 臥 is a standard character, it is rarely used in everyday spoken Cantonese. Most speakers prefer 瞓 for sleep or 瞓低 for lying down. Using 臥 often sounds formal, literary, or like a direct translation from written Chinese.
Examples
He is very tired and wants to find a place to lie down for a while.
Why are you lying on the floor?
Related words
Common phrases
bedroom
bedridden
Common mistake
Learners often use 臥 in casual conversation where it sounds overly dramatic or stiff. Stick to 瞓 or 瞓低 to sound natural.
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Grammar guides
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