tau4 wan4 wan4頭暈暈头晕晕
Jyutpingtau4 wan4 wan4
Yaletàuh wàhn wàhn
Definition
Dizzy, lightheaded, or feeling faint.
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How it's used
Reduplication of the final character is a common way to soften the tone of adjectives in Cantonese, making the sensation sound less severe or more descriptive of a lingering state. It often implies a mild, fuzzy, or lightheaded feeling rather than a sudden medical emergency. Using the non-reduplicated form 頭暈 is more direct and can sound more serious or clinical.
Examples
I feel dizzy today and want to go home to rest.
Related words
Common phrases
to feel dizzy
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 頭痛 which specifically means a headache. While they often occur together, they are distinct physical sensations.
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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.
