puk1 zyun3仆轉仆转

Jyutpingpuk1 zyun3

Yalepūk jyun

Definition

To lie face down; to flip over so that the front is facing downwards.

colloquialbodydaily actions

How it's used

Describes the specific physical orientation of lying prone with the face towards the surface. It is distinct from just lying down, which is generally 瞓低. It is frequently used when discussing sleeping positions or describing someone who has collapsed or fallen forward.

Examples

keoi5佢sing4成go3個jan4人puk1仆zyun3轉zo2咗喺hai2張zoeng1床cong4度。

He laid face down on the bed.

Common phrases

puk1仆zyun3轉fan3瞓

sleep face down

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 仆街, which is a common vulgarity meaning to fall over or a derogatory term for a person. While both share the root 仆, 仆轉 is purely descriptive of posture.