gap1 bat1 kap6 doi6急不及待
Jyutpinggap1 bat1 kap6 doi6
Yalegāp bāt kahp doih
Definition
Too impatient to wait; extremely anxious and unable to contain one's anticipation.
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How it's used
Often used to describe a state of high excitement or eagerness rather than just simple impatience. It carries a sense of positive anticipation, making it suitable for contexts like receiving gifts, starting a holiday, or hearing good news. While it functions as an adjective, it is frequently used adverbially to modify verbs of action.
Examples
He can't wait to share this good news with everyone.
Why are you so impatient to open the gift?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe negative impatience, such as being annoyed by a slow queue or a delayed bus. For those situations, use 冇耐性 instead.
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