haang4 ceot1 haang4 jap6行出行入
Jyutpinghaang4 ceot1 haang4 jap6
Yalehàahng chēut hàahng yahp
Definition
To pace back and forth; to go in and out repeatedly.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Describes the repetitive action of moving between two spaces, often implying a sense of restlessness or aimlessness. It is frequently used to describe someone who is pacing or constantly entering and leaving a room, which can be perceived as annoying or distracting to others.
Examples
He keeps going in and out, looking very busy.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a single, purposeful entry or exit, as it specifically emphasizes the repetitive nature of the movement.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
