fei1 dik1飛的飞的
Jyutpingfei1 dik1
Yalefēi dīk
Definition
To take a taxi in a great hurry to get somewhere quickly.
colloquialtransportdaily actions
How it's used
Conveys a sense of urgency that simply saying 搭的士 lacks. It implies that the speaker is willing to pay extra for the convenience of speed because they are running late. It is a common shorthand used among friends and colleagues when discussing travel plans under time pressure.
Examples
We cannot make it to the MTR, let's take a taxi and go.
Why are you in such a rush that you need to take a taxi to the airport?
Related words
Common phrases
take a taxi to work in a rush
take a taxi to the airport in a rush
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 飛機, which means airplane. While 飛 is used in both, 飛的 specifically refers to road transport and the urgency of the situation rather than air travel.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
