faai1 baa2快把
Jyutpingfaai1 baa2
Yalefāai bá
Definition
Fibre, or to do something quickly.
- slangfibre (transliteration of the English word)
- slangto get something done quickly
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
The phrase 快把 is not a standard Cantonese grammatical structure for 'hurry up and do something'. It is a common misinterpretation or a direct translation of Mandarin '快把', which sounds like the Cantonese word for 'fibre' or 'fast' depending on context. In natural Cantonese, speakers use 快啲 followed by a verb or the particle 埋 to express urgency.
Examples
You better get this document finished quickly.
Related words
Common phrases
do it quickly
Common mistake
Learners often use 快把 because it mirrors Mandarin grammar, but it sounds unnatural or confusing to native speakers. Use 快啲 instead to convey speed or urgency.
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