hit3 goek3歇腳歇脚
Jyutpinghit3 goek3
Yalehit geuk
Definition
To stop and take a short rest while traveling or walking.
colloquialdaily actionstravel
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of pausing during a journey or physical activity, rather than resting in the sense of sleeping or recovering from illness. It carries a sense of temporary relief, often used when hiking or walking around the city. The imagery implies putting one's feet down after being on them for a long duration.
Examples
I'm so tired from walking, let's find a spot to rest for a bit.
You've been walking all morning, do you need to find a place to rest?
Related words
Common phrases
find a place to rest
stop to take a break
Common mistake
Do not use this to mean resting at home or taking a nap, as it specifically implies a break during movement or travel. For general resting, use 休息 instead.
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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.
