gon2 gung1趕工赶工
Jyutpinggon2 gung1
Yalegón gūng
Definition
To rush a job; to speed up work to meet a deadline.
colloquialwork
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the pressure of meeting a deadline rather than just working hard. It implies a sense of urgency or overtime to finish a task before a set time. It is frequently used in office environments or by students facing project deadlines.
Examples
The company has so much work lately, I have to rush it every night.
Are you still rushing your work? Why not take a break first.
Related words
Common phrases
rush to meet a construction or project deadline
pull an all-nighter to finish a job
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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.
