zak1 san1側身侧身
Jyutpingzak1 san1
Yalejāk sān
Definition
To turn the body sideways or to one side.
colloquialbodydaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the physical act of shifting one's orientation to fit through a tight space or to find a more comfortable sleeping position. It implies a deliberate adjustment of posture rather than just moving to a different location. When used for sleeping, it is often interchangeable with the more specific term 側瞓.
Examples
The road is so narrow, you have to turn sideways to get through.
He sleeps on his side, it seems more comfortable.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
