粵

醒sing2爬paa4

sing2 paa4xǐng pá

English

  1. smart
  2. smart and clever; quick on the uptake; can also be used to remind one to be more cautious and careful

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 形容人聰明,機靈,思考反應又快又準;亦可用作提醒人打起十二分精神

Examples

  • 我哋今晚有搞作,大家醒爬喇。

    We have business tonight, so everyone be careful.

  • 請着個唔醒扒嘅,都咪話唔嘔血嘍。

    Hiring someone who isn't smart enough would be really frustrating.

Sources: cc-canto, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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