faai3 faai3 ceoi3 ceoi3快快脆脆
Jyutpingfaai3 faai3 ceoi3 ceoi3
Yalefaai faai cheui cheui
Definition
Quickly; to do something rapidly and without delay.
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How it's used
Reduplication of the character 快 with the suffix 脆 creates a sense of urgency and efficiency that feels much more natural in speech than just saying 快. It implies that the task should be completed without any hesitation or unnecessary delay. This expression is often used when giving a directive or expressing impatience for a task to be finished.
Examples
Pack your things quickly, we need to leave.
Can you get this done quickly?
Related words
Common phrases
get it done quickly
finish eating quickly
Common mistake
Avoid using this in formal or professional written contexts, as the reduplication and the suffix 脆 are distinctly colloquial and sound overly casual or even demanding in a business setting.
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Grammar guides
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