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Jyutpinghan6 dou3 faat3 siu1
Yalehahn dou faat sīu
Definition
To want something desperately; to itch for something.
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How it's used
Expresses an intense, almost obsessive desire for an object or an experience. The imagery of a fever highlights how the longing consumes the person's thoughts, making them unable to focus on anything else. It is a hyperbolic expression used to emphasize that the speaker is not just interested, but truly desperate.
Examples
He wants that new phone so badly he's going crazy for it.
Are you dying to go on a trip to Japan?
Related words
Common phrases
dying to go
dying to buy
Common mistake
Avoid using this for basic needs or mild preferences, as it implies a level of desperation that sounds dramatic. It is strictly for things you really crave or are dying to have.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
