deon6遯
Jyutpingdeon6
Yaledeuhn
Definition
To pace, walk, or move around.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
This word is almost exclusively used in the reduplicated form 遯嚟遯去 to describe restless pacing. It carries a specific nuance of being unable to stay still due to anxiety, impatience, or deep thought. While it functions as a verb, it is rarely used in isolation outside of this specific repetitive structure.
Examples
He is pacing back and forth in the room, looking very nervous.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 行嚟行去, which is a more neutral way to describe walking back and forth. Use 遯嚟遯去 specifically when you want to emphasize the restless or agitated nature of the movement.
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Grammar guides
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