gap1 gap1 goek3急急腳急急脚
Jyutpinggap1 gap1 goek3
Yalegāp gāp geuk
Definition
Walking or leaving quickly and hurriedly, often to avoid something or someone.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the physical act of walking or moving quickly, often implying a sense of urgency or a desire to avoid an awkward encounter. It carries a slightly informal, descriptive tone that paints a vivid picture of someone's gait. Unlike general terms for speed, this specifically evokes the image of quick, short steps taken in a state of haste.
Examples
He saw the boss walking by and immediately hurried away.
Why are you in such a rush? Where are you hurrying off to?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for abstract concepts like finishing a task quickly, as it is strictly tied to physical movement. It is not interchangeable with general adverbs like 快 or 趕.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
