wan4 wan2 dei2暈暈地晕晕地
Jyutpingwan4 wan2 dei2
Yalewàhn wán déi
Definition
Feeling slightly dizzy, giddy, or faint.
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How it's used
The suffix 地 acts as a softener, turning a state into a mild or progressive condition. It is frequently used to describe physical discomfort that is noticeable but not yet severe enough to cause alarm. You will often hear it used when someone is slightly unwell or just starting to feel the effects of heat or exhaustion.
Examples
I feel a bit dizzy after taking the medicine today.
Are you feeling a bit faint? Do you need to sit down and rest?
Related words
Common phrases
to feel a bit dizzy
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a serious medical emergency, as it implies a mild, transient sensation. If someone is truly fainting or has lost consciousness, use 暈咗 instead.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
