hau4 gap1猴急
Jyutpinghau4 gap1
Yalehàuh gāp
Definition
Impatient, anxious, or rushed; doing things in too much of a hurry.
colloquialdescriptionsemotion
How it's used
Describes a state of being overly eager or restless, often implying that someone is rushing through a task or situation without proper consideration. It carries a slightly critical tone, suggesting that the person's haste is unnecessary or even counterproductive. It is frequently used when someone tries to finish a meal, a conversation, or a project too quickly.
Examples
Why are you being so impatient? Take your time.
He is an impatient person who always wants to see results immediately.
Related words
Common phrases
in an impatient manner
don't be so impatient
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the word 喉急, which is a common misspelling because the two characters share the same sound in many contexts. Always use the monkey radical 猴 when referring to this specific type of impatience.
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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.
