kap1 kap1汲汲

Jyutpingkap1 kap1

Yalekāp kāp

Definition

Anxious, eager, or impatient in the pursuit of something.

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How it's used

This term carries a literary weight that feels slightly formal or academic even when used in speech. It is almost exclusively paired with the character 於 to indicate the object of one's anxious pursuit. It captures a sense of restless striving that goes beyond simple hard work, implying a state of mind that lacks peace.

Examples

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日kap1汲kap1汲jyu1於ming4名lei6利，hou2好san1辛fu2苦㗎。

He is always anxious about fame and wealth, it is very exhausting.

nei5你sai2使mat1乜kap1汲kap1汲jyu1於ni1呢di1啲siu2小si6事ze1啫？

Why do you need to be so anxious about these trivial matters?

Common phrases

kap1汲kap1汲jyu1於ming4名lei6利

anxiously pursuing fame and wealth

kap1汲kap1汲jing4營jing4營

constantly striving and bustling about

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a common adjective, but it is a formal expression that sounds out of place in casual, lighthearted conversation. It is best reserved for describing someone's character or a serious situation rather than daily tasks.