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Definition
The sound of heavy, rapid, or hurried footsteps.
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How it's used
This is an onomatopoeic expression used specifically to describe the sound of heavy or rapid footsteps on a hard surface. It often carries a connotation of annoyance or impatience, suggesting the person is stomping or walking with excessive force. It functions as an adverbial phrase following the verb 行路.
Examples
He is walking upstairs with heavy, thumping footsteps.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe the sound of light or soft footsteps, as it specifically implies a heavy or forceful impact. It is also restricted to human footsteps and cannot be used for the sound of objects falling or other mechanical noises.
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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.
