Cantonese Word of the Day
早唞
JOHI TAU • verb phrase — 5th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: to go to bed early; to get some sleep
Examples
- 你聽日要早起，今晚早唞啦。
(You have to get up early tomorrow, so go to bed early tonight.) - 我琴晚太攰，食完飯就早唞。
(I was too tired last night, so I went to bed after dinner.) - 唔好咁夜打機，早唞啦。
(Don't play games so late; go to bed early.)
Synonyms
- 瞓覺
- 瞓低
This is a very common Cantonese phrase used when telling someone to sleep early or when saying you are going to bed. It is casual and friendly, often used with family or friends.
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