faai3 ceoi3快趣
Jyutpingfaai3 ceoi3
Yalefaai cheui
Definition
To do something quickly; to speed up or hurry.
colloquialdaily actionstime
How it's used
Adding 啲 after this adjective is essential to make the command sound natural and less aggressive. It functions as a comparative marker, softening the tone from a harsh order into a more casual request. It is frequently heard in time sensitive situations where someone is lagging behind.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe the speed of an object or a process in a formal context, as it is strictly colloquial. It is specifically used for urging people to increase their pace or action rather than describing the inherent velocity of something.
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Grammar guides
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