ze3 suk1借宿

Jyutpingze3 suk1

Yaleje sūk

動詞Rare

Definition

To stay overnight at someone else's place.

colloquialhomedaily actions

How it's used

This term carries a slightly formal or literary nuance compared to simply saying 過夜. It implies a sense of seeking temporary shelter or a favor, often used when someone is stranded or traveling. You will frequently hear it in the set phrase 借宿一宵, which adds a poetic touch to the act of staying for just one night.

Examples

ngo5我gam1今maan5晚soeng2想heoi3去nei5你uk1屋kei2企ze3借suk1宿jat1一siu1宵，dak1得m4唔dak1得aa4呀？

Can I stay over at your place tonight?

keoi5佢jan1因wai6為gon2趕m4唔cit3切mei5尾baan1班ce1車，wai4唯jau5有喺hai2朋pang4友jau5屋uk1企kei2借ze3宿。

He missed the last train, so he had to stay at a friend's place.

Common phrases

ze3借suk1宿jat1一siu1宵

to stay for one night

Common mistake

Avoid using this in casual, everyday contexts where you are simply hanging out at a friend's house, as it sounds like you are formally requesting a place to sleep. For casual sleepovers, stick to the more common phrase 過夜.