cai4 tau4 bing6 zeon3齊頭並進齐头并进
Jyutpingcai4 tau4 bing6 zeon3
Yalechàih tàuh bihng jeun
Definition
To multi-task; to carry out several tasks simultaneously.
neutralwork
How it's used
Originally a formal idiom describing horses running abreast, it is now frequently used in office settings to describe managing multiple projects at once. It carries a slightly more serious or professional tone than simply saying做緊幾樣嘢. Use it when emphasizing that several tasks are being pushed forward with equal priority and pace.
Examples
We have to handle several documents, so we have no choice but to work on them simultaneously.
Related words
Common phrases
to develop simultaneously
to handle in parallel
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with multitasking in a technical sense, as it implies a deliberate, coordinated effort rather than just juggling random chores. It is not typically used for simple, unrelated physical actions.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
