wan4 gei1 long6暈機浪晕机浪

Jyutpingwan4 gei1 long6

Yalewàhn gēi lohng

Definition

To become airsick.

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How it's used

The term literally includes the word 浪, which refers to the rolling motion of waves, reflecting how Cantonese often groups motion sickness under the same concept regardless of the vehicle. It is frequently used as a verb phrase, though it can also function as a noun describing the condition itself. People often shorten it to 暈浪 when the context of being on a plane is already clear.

Examples

ngo5我daap6搭fei1飛gei1機hou2好jik6易wan4暈gei1機long6浪。

I get airsick very easily when flying.

nei5你sai2使m4唔sai2使sik6食nap1粒wan4暈gei1機long6浪jyun2丸aa4呀？

Do you need to take an airsickness pill?

Common phrases

wan4暈gei1機long6浪jyun2丸

airsickness pill

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 暈船浪, which specifically refers to seasickness. While both are types of motion sickness, using the wrong one can sound unnatural if you are clearly on a plane or a boat.