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Jyutpingkam4 kam4 cing1
Yalekàhm kàhm chīng
Definition
In a rush; hurriedly; in a great hurry.
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How it's used
Conveys a sense of frantic, disorganized haste rather than just speed. It often implies that the person is acting without thinking properly because they are flustered or late. It is frequently used to describe someone who is rushing around in a state of panic or chaos.
Examples
I was in such a rush earlier that I left my wallet here.
Related words
Common phrases
to leave in a rush
to do something in a frantic hurry
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being fast or efficient. Using it to describe a professional, well-executed task would sound strange, as it carries a negative connotation of being messy or careless due to the hurry.
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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.
