fei1 mou4 teoi2飛毛腿飞毛腿
Jyutpingfei1 mou4 teoi2
Yalefēi mòuh téui
Definition
Fleet-footed; a fast runner.
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How it's used
Refers to someone who is exceptionally fast at running or moving. It is often used in a playful or slightly exaggerated way to tease friends who arrive somewhere ahead of schedule. While it originates from folklore, it is now a common colloquial descriptor for anyone with impressive speed.
Examples
He runs so fast, he really is a speedster.
Related words
Common phrases
really a speedster
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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.
