gan2 tip3緊貼紧贴
Jyutpinggan2 tip3
Yalegán tip
Definition
To follow closely, keep abreast of, or keep up with the latest trends and developments.
colloquialdaily actionscommunication
How it's used
This term implies a sense of urgency or active effort to stay aligned with something moving or changing. It is frequently used in professional or media contexts to describe staying updated with news, market trends, or technological advancements. Unlike simply following, it suggests a proximity that leaves little room for falling behind.
Examples
You need to keep up with the latest news.
He is working hard to keep up with the trends.
Related words
Common phrases
to keep up with the trends
to keep a close track of market conditions
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean physically standing close to someone, as that is better expressed by 貼住 or 貼近. Using 緊貼 for physical proximity can sound overly formal or slightly unnatural in casual conversation.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
