cuk1 sai3 doi6 faat3蓄勢待發蓄势待发
Jyutpingcuk1 sai3 doi6 faat3
Yalechūk sai doih faat
Definition
Accumulating strength and ready to take action.
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How it's used
This idiom carries a sense of pent up energy or tension before a big release, similar to a coiled spring. It is frequently used in contexts involving sports, business launches, or major projects where a period of intense preparation has just concluded. Unlike simpler ways to say ready, this phrase emphasizes the deliberate nature of the buildup.
Examples
They are ready to go and have everything prepared.
Are you all set and ready to head out right now?
Related words
Common phrases
a state of being ready to launch
Common mistake
Learners often use this in casual, low stakes situations like being ready to eat dinner, which sounds overly dramatic or comical. It is best reserved for significant events or competitive scenarios.
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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.
