si2 lam4 niu6 laai6屎淋尿瀨屎淋尿濑
Jyutpingsi2 lam4 niu6 laai6
Yalesí làhm niuh laaih
Definition
Extremely scared; terrified to the point of nearly losing bowel or bladder control.
colloquialemotionbody
How it's used
This vivid idiom describes an extreme state of fear that manifests physically. It is used to mock or exaggerate someone's cowardice rather than to describe a genuine medical emergency. Because of the graphic nature of the imagery, it is considered quite informal and should be avoided in professional or polite settings.
Examples
He was so scared by the ghost that he nearly lost control of his bowels.
Related words
Common phrases
scared to the point of losing control
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe actual incontinence or medical issues, as it is strictly an idiomatic expression for being extremely frightened. Using it in a serious context will sound highly inappropriate or offensive.
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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.
