dang2 m4 cit3等唔切
Jyutpingdang2 m4 cit3
Yaledáng m̀h chit
Definition
To be unable to wait any longer; to cannot wait.
colloquialdaily actionsemotion
How it's used
Expresses an intense, almost impatient desire for something to happen immediately. It is frequently used to describe excitement about an upcoming event, like a holiday or a new movie release. The structure emphasizes the inability to endure the passage of time until the desired moment.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the simple phrase 等唔到, which usually implies missing an opportunity or failing to wait long enough for someone to arrive.
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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.
