gap1 seoi1急需
Jyutpinggap1 seoi1
Yalegāp sēui
Definition
To need urgently; to have a pressing or immediate need for something.
neutraldaily actionswork
How it's used
Expresses a high level of urgency that implies a situation cannot wait for normal procedures. While it functions as a verb, it is often used in formal contexts or serious discussions about resources, repairs, or financial requirements. It carries a stronger sense of necessity than simply wanting something quickly.
Examples
This document needs urgent processing, please take a look quickly.
Related words
Common phrases
in urgent need of repair
in urgent need of money
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual, everyday requests like asking for a glass of water, as it sounds overly dramatic or formal. For minor, everyday needs, it is more natural to use phrases like 好急住要 or 趕住要.
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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.
