jat1 ngaak6 hon6一額汗一额汗
Jyutpingjat1 ngaak6 hon6
Yaleyāt ngaahk hohn
Definition
Relieved yet still sweating from tension or worry about a bad event that fortunately did not happen.
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How it's used
This expression captures the lingering physical sensation of anxiety that remains even after a crisis has been averted. It is used to describe the feeling of relief mixed with the residual stress of a near miss. It functions as an adjective to describe a state of being rather than just the act of sweating.
Examples
Luckily I caught the train in time, that was such a close call.
Common phrases
really a close call
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe actual physical exertion like running or exercising. It is strictly reserved for psychological stress or the aftermath of a frightening situation.
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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.
