sei2 zyu1死豬死猪
Jyutpingsei2 zyu1
Yaleséi jyū
Definition
Someone in a deep sleep; someone who is sleeping like a log.
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How it's used
This term is almost exclusively used with the structure 成隻死豬咁 to describe someone in an extremely heavy, unresponsive state of sleep. It carries a slightly humorous or exasperated tone, often used when someone is difficult to wake up for an appointment or work. It is not used to describe a literal dead animal, as that would be considered disrespectful or morbid.
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zek3隻jekExamples
He slept like a log last night and wouldn't wake up no matter how I called him.
Why are you sleeping like a log? Get up quickly!
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Common phrases
like a dead pig (sleeping soundly)
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is simply tired or taking a nap. It specifically implies a state of unconsciousness so deep that external stimuli like loud noises or shaking fail to rouse the person.
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