fei1 ban1飛奔飞奔
Jyutpingfei1 ban1
Yalefēi bān
Definition
To run at full speed; to dash or sprint.
colloquialdaily actionstransport
How it's used
Emphasizes a sense of urgency or intense speed, often implying the person is chasing something or trying to reach a destination before it is too late. It carries a more dramatic and active tone than standard verbs like 跑, making it suitable for describing high stakes or sudden bursts of energy.
Examples
He saw the bus pulling into the stop and immediately sprinted over.
Why are you sprinting to the MTR station in such a hurry?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe casual jogging or leisurely running, as it implies a maximum effort sprint. It is also not typically used for animals or vehicles, focusing primarily on human movement.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
