sing2 fan3醒瞓

Jyutpingsing2 fan3
Yalesíng fan

Definition

Light-sleeping; easily woken up from sleep.

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How it's used

Describes a person who is easily roused from sleep by minor disturbances like creaking floorboards or distant traffic. It is a common way to explain why someone might be tired or grumpy in the morning. The opposite is 瞓得死，which refers to someone who sleeps very deeply.

Examples

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He is a light sleeper; he can hear even the slightest noise.
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Since you are such a light sleeper, how can you get a good night's rest?

Common phrases

to be a very light sleeper

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