dat6 fei1 maang5 zeon3突飛猛進突飞猛进
Jyutpingdat6 fei1 maang5 zeon3
Yaledaht fēi máahng jeun
Definition
To progress or improve very quickly.
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How it's used
Describes a sudden and dramatic leap in performance or skill level. It is often used in formal or semi-formal contexts to praise someone for overcoming a plateau or achieving a breakthrough.
Examples
Your Cantonese has improved by leaps and bounds lately.
Why has his technique improved so rapidly?
Related words
Common phrases
academic performance improves rapidly
skills improve by leaps and bounds
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe small or steady improvements, as it implies a significant, almost surprising jump in progress.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
