吞泡

Chinese

to swallow; to take
to steep; soak; bubble(s)
to steep; soak; bubble(s); foam; puffed; swollen
 
simp. and trad.
(吞泡)
alternative forms 吞卜
吞朴
吞噗
吞pop
吞pot

Etymology

Said to have originally referred to the action of an idle opium smoker inhaling an opium bubble.

Pronunciation


Verb

吞泡

  1. (Cantonese, colloquial) to be lazy at work

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