cung1 cung1匆匆
Jyutpingcung1 cung1
Yalechūng chūng
Definition
In a hurry; hurriedly; doing something very quickly and hastily.
colloquialdaily actionsdescriptions
How it's used
Often used in the reduplicated form 匆匆忙忙 to emphasize the chaotic or frantic nature of the movement. While it can appear alone, adding 忙忙 makes the description feel more natural and expressive in spoken Cantonese. It carries a sense of being pressed for time rather than just moving at a high speed.
Examples
He finished his bun in a rush and left.
Why are you in such a hurry? What happened?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe physical speed alone, such as a fast car or a quick runner. It specifically implies a sense of urgency or lack of time, so it is better suited for human actions or departures.
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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.
