heoi4 heoi4 seng1㗾㗾聲㗾㗾声
Jyutpingheoi4 heoi4 seng1
Yalehèuih hèuih sēng
Definition
Sound of the wind blowing; figuratively used to describe doing things very quickly and efficiently.
- sound of the wind blowing
- figurativevery quickly, efficiently, and with great speed
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How it's used
Originally describing the sound of wind whistling, this term has evolved into a common adverb for describing tasks completed with impressive speed and ease. It carries a slightly informal tone and implies that the person is working efficiently without any hesitation or delay. It is often used when someone is being urged to hurry up or when praising someone for their swift work pace.
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Do not confuse this with other onomatopoeic expressions for speed like 嗖一聲, which focuses more on the suddenness of movement rather than the efficiency of task completion.
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Grammar guides
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