cong1 cyut3倉卒仓卒
Jyutpingcong1 cyut3
Yalechōng chyut
Definition
Hasty, hurried, or rushed.
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How it's used
Often used to describe actions or decisions made without sufficient preparation or thought. It carries a slightly formal or literary tone compared to everyday words like 急, making it common in written reports or serious discussions about poor planning.
Examples
Why did you have to make such a hurried decision about this?
Related words
Common phrases
hasty decision
to jump to a conclusion
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 急, but 倉卒 specifically implies a lack of preparation or a rushed state that leads to potential errors, whereas 急 simply means fast or urgent.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
