wan4 long6暈浪晕浪
Jyutpingwan4 long6
Yalewàhn lohng
Definition
To get motion-sick or seasick while traveling in a vehicle or riding amusement park rides.
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How it's used
Beyond the literal sense of motion sickness, this term is frequently used metaphorically to describe someone who is infatuated or dazed by romantic attraction. It captures that specific feeling of being lightheaded or losing one's sense of direction because of someone else. When used in this way, it often carries a slightly teasing or playful tone.
Examples
I get seasick very easily when I take a boat.
Related words
Common phrases
motion sickness pill
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general dizziness caused by illness or low blood sugar, which is simply called 暈. 暈浪 specifically requires the context of movement, such as being on a boat, in a car, or on a fairground ride.
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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.
