siu1 sau3消瘦
Jyutpingsiu1 sau3
Yalesīu sau
Definition
To become emaciated; to waste away or grow thin in an unhealthy manner.
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How it's used
Describes a noticeable and often concerning loss of weight, usually implying that the person looks unhealthy or haggard. Unlike simply being thin, which can be a neutral physical trait, this term carries a sense of deterioration or physical decline. It is frequently used to describe someone who has lost weight due to illness, stress, or overwork.
Examples
He has become much thinner after being sick recently.
Why have you become so thin lately?
Related words
Common phrases
to become thin gradually
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is naturally slim or has lost weight intentionally through dieting, as it implies a sickly or gaunt appearance. For healthy weight loss, use 瘦咗 instead.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
