gwo3 zung1過鐘过钟
Jyutpinggwo3 zung1
Yalegwo jūng
Definition
To exceed the scheduled time limit; to be late or go overtime.
colloquialtimework
How it's used
Focuses specifically on exceeding a pre-arranged or expected time limit, often implying a sense of frustration or inconvenience. It is frequently used with the aspect marker 咗 or the intensifier 晒 to emphasize that the deadline has been significantly surpassed. It is common in workplace or academic settings when someone or something drags on longer than planned.
Examples
You have worked way past the time, still not finished yet?
This movie started after the scheduled time, it is truly ridiculous.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 遲到, which refers to arriving late. 過鐘 describes the state of time itself having run out or been exceeded, whereas 遲到 describes a person failing to arrive on time.
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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.
