gon2 aap3 zai2趕鴨仔赶鸭仔
Jyutpinggon2 aap3 zai2
Yalegón aap jái
Definition
To herd a group of people from one place to another as fast as possible.
colloquialpeopletravel
How it's used
This expression carries a strong sense of frustration or annoyance regarding a lack of freedom or pace. It is frequently used to critique tour groups or overly strict schedules where participants feel like passive objects being pushed around rather than individuals. The imagery of ducklings emphasizes the chaotic and mindless nature of the movement.
Examples
go3個dou6導jau4遊hou2好ci5似gon2趕aap3鴨zai2仔gam3咁，daai3帶ngo5我dei6哋heoi3去jyun4完jat1一go3個ging2景dim2點jau6又heoi3去haa6下jat1一go3個。
The tour guide is like herding ducks, taking us from one attraction to the next.
Related words
Common phrases
a whirlwind tour schedule
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe rushing a single person, as it specifically implies moving a group of people who are following a leader.
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