tong2 haa6躺下
Jyutpingtong2 haa6
Yaletóng hah
Definition
To lie down.
colloquialdaily actionsbody
How it's used
Use 瞓低 instead of 躺下 in almost all daily situations, as 躺下 sounds like a formal written instruction or a description from a novel. It functions as a resultative verb compound where 低 indicates the change in posture from standing or sitting to a horizontal position. It is perfectly natural to use it when talking about going to bed or simply collapsing on the sofa.
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Common mistake
Avoid using 躺下 in casual conversation because it sounds stiff and unnatural. Stick to 瞓低 to sound like a local.
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