gon2 hau4 gon2 meng6趕喉趕命赶喉赶命

Jyutpinggon2 hau4 gon2 meng6

Yalegón hàuh gón mehng

Definition

To do something in a great rush; rushing through everything.

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How it's used

This idiom vividly describes the sensation of being so pressed for time that one feels as if they are gasping for air. It is typically used to criticize or complain about a frantic, disorganized pace of life or a specific task being done too hastily. The imagery evokes a sense of panic and physical strain rather than just simple speed.

Examples

nei5你zou6做me1咩gon2趕hau4喉gon2趕meng6命gam3咁joeng2樣paau2跑aa4呀？

Why are you running around in such a huge rush?

mui5每jat6日faan1返gung1工dou1都gon2趕hau4喉gon2趕meng6命，hou2好san1辛fu2苦。

I am rushing through everything every day to get to work, it is exhausting.

Common phrases

gon2趕hau4喉gon2趕meng6命gam3咁zou6做

to do something in a frantic rush

Common mistake

Do not use this to describe someone who is simply fast or efficient. It carries a strong negative connotation of being flustered, chaotic, or poorly planned.