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Definition
Activities, plans, or happenings that someone is up to.
- activities; things one is doing or planning
- an event, show, or performance
colloquialdaily actionspeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to activities, projects, or schemes that someone is actively engaged in, often implying a sense of personal initiative or mischief. It carries a slightly informal, energetic tone that suggests the speaker is interested in the creative or social nature of the endeavor. Unlike a standard job or chore, it emphasizes the process of 'making' or 'doing' something interesting.
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What new projects have you been up to lately?
They are always up to something, constantly coming up with weird ideas.
Related words
Common phrases
what are you up to
full of schemes or activities
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a formal job or occupation, as it is never used to describe one's professional employment. It is strictly for informal activities, personal projects, or even suspicious schemes.
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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.
