ziu1 si1 mou6 soeng2朝思暮想
Jyutpingziu1 si1 mou6 soeng2
Yalejīu sī mouh séung
Definition
To yearn for or think of someone or something day and night.
colloquialemotion
How it's used
Despite being a four character idiom, this phrase is frequently used in casual speech to describe intense longing. It carries a slightly dramatic or romantic weight, often used to tease friends about their crushes or deep desires. It emphasizes a persistent, almost obsessive state of mind rather than a fleeting thought.
Examples
He yearns day and night to go on a trip to Japan.
Are you missing that person day and night?
Related words
Common phrases
the person one yearns for day and night
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a simple verb like 掛住, but it implies a much stronger, more continuous emotional state. It is not used for casual missing of someone you saw yesterday, but rather for long term, deep yearning.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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