wu1 mei4 hap1 seoi6烏眉恰睡乌眉恰睡
Jyutpingwu1 mei4 hap1 seoi6
Yalewū mèih hāp seuih
Definition
To feel sleepy or doze off.
colloquialbodyhealth
How it's used
This expression vividly captures the physical state of someone struggling to keep their eyes open. It is often used to describe someone who is visibly exhausted or drifting in and out of consciousness. The rhythm of the phrase itself mimics the heavy, drooping sensation of eyelids.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe the act of going to bed or falling asleep at night, as it specifically refers to the drowsy, half-awake state during the day.
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Grammar guides
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