fei1 goek3飛腳飞脚
Jyutpingfei1 goek3
Yalefēi geuk
Definition
A flying kick, or to move very fast.
- a flying kick in martial arts
- at a very fast pace; very quickly
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How it's used
Refers primarily to a martial arts move where one jumps and kicks in mid-air, but it is also frequently used as a metaphor for extreme speed. When used metaphorically, it implies a sudden, forceful, and rapid action. It captures a sense of dynamic energy that is more vivid than simply saying someone is fast.
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Common phrases
to execute a flying kick
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal act of running fast, as it specifically carries the imagery of a sudden, explosive burst of movement. It is not used to describe a sustained pace, like a marathon runner.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
