geoi6遽
Jyutpinggeoi6
Yalegeuih
Definition
Sudenly, at once, or in a hurry.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in spoken Cantonese to describe someone acting in a flustered or rushed manner. It carries a sense of being unprepared or panicked, rather than just being busy. It is often paired with the particle 咁 to describe the manner of an action.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 趕, which is the more common and neutral way to say 'to be in a rush' or 'to hurry'. 遽 implies a more chaotic or sudden state of mind compared to the standard act of rushing.
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