taan1 si1攤屍摊尸
Jyutpingtaan1 si1
Yaletāan sī
Definition
To lie flat on one's back, often referring to the corpse pose in yoga.
colloquialbodydaily actions
How it's used
Describes a state of total physical exhaustion where someone lies completely motionless, often face up, like a dead body. It carries a humorous or slightly self-deprecating tone when used to describe being too tired to move. While it refers to the yoga pose Savasana, it is far more commonly used in daily life to describe collapsing on a bed or sofa after a long day.
Examples
He always just sprawls out on the sofa as soon as he gets home.
The last pose after doing yoga is the corpse pose.
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Common mistake
Do not use this term in formal or somber contexts, as the literal meaning is quite graphic and can sound disrespectful if used to describe an actual deceased person.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
