gan2 bik1緊迫紧迫
Jyutpinggan2 bik1
Yalegán bīk
Definition
Urgent; pressing; tight on time or space.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the pressure caused by a lack of time or resources. It is frequently used to describe a schedule that is packed or a situation where a deadline is looming. Unlike the more general term 趕, which often refers to the act of rushing, 緊迫 describes the state of the situation itself.
Examples
Time is very tight, let's walk faster.
How much time do you have left? Is it very urgent?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 緊張, which describes a person feeling nervous or anxious. While a 緊迫 situation might make you feel 緊張, the former describes the external circumstances while the latter describes your internal emotional state.
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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.
