gap1 niu6急尿
Jyutpinggap1 niu6
Yalegāp niuh
Definition
To have an urgent need to urinate.
colloquialbodydaily actions
How it's used
Expressing an urgent need to urinate often involves the adverb 好 to emphasize the intensity of the feeling. It functions as a state or condition rather than a formal medical term. Using this phrase is perfectly acceptable in casual settings with friends or family.
Examples
I have a strong urge to pee right now, I want to go to the toilet.
Do you need to pee? Go quickly then.
Related words
Common phrases
really need to pee
Common mistake
Avoid using this in formal or professional settings as it is very direct and colloquial. It is not a noun and should not be used as a subject in a formal sentence.
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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.
