sei3 zi1 mou4 lik6四肢無力四肢无力
Jyutpingsei3 zi1 mou4 lik6
Yalesei jī mòuh lihk
Definition
Weakness in all four limbs, rendering the whole body weak.
colloquialhealthbody
How it's used
Describes a physical state of exhaustion or malaise often associated with illness, such as the flu or a high fever. It emphasizes a lack of energy specifically in the limbs, making it feel difficult to move or perform daily tasks. Unlike simply feeling tired, this term implies a medical or health-related cause.
Examples
I have been sick for the past few days and feel weak all over.
Do you have a fever? Why do you feel so weak?
Common phrases
so sick that one feels weak in the limbs
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe mental fatigue or lack of motivation, as it specifically refers to physical weakness in the body.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
