hei2 goek3起腳起脚

Jyutpinghei2 goek3

Yalehéi geuk

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To kick someone, or to set off on a journey.

to kick someone
to set off on a trip; to go on a journey

colloquialdaily actionstravel

How it's used

Primarily used in the context of physical violence when referring to kicking, but it carries a distinct metaphorical sense of starting a journey or leaving a place. When used for travel, it implies the act of physically moving off or beginning a trip, often suggesting a sense of urgency or readiness. It is a vivid, action-oriented verb that feels much more dynamic than standard words for departing.

Examples

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日dou1都zung1鍾ji3意hei2起goek3腳tek3踢jan4人，hou2好mou2冇lai5禮maau6貌。

He always likes to kick people, it's very rude.

ngo5我dei6哋ting1聽ziu1朝zou2早di1啲hei2起goek3腳heoi3去gei1機coeng4場laa1啦。

Let's set off early tomorrow morning for the airport.

Common phrases

zeon2準bei6備hei2起goek3腳

getting ready to set off

hei2起goek3腳tek3踢jan4人

to kick someone

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the literal act of lifting a foot, as it specifically implies either a hostile kick or the initiation of a journey. Using it to mean simply standing up or lifting a leg will sound unnatural to native speakers.