king1 caau4 ji4 ceot1傾巢而出倾巢而出

Jyutpingking1 caau4 ji4 ceot1

Yalekīng chàauh yìh chēut

語句

Definition

To set out in full strength; to mobilize every single person.

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How it's used

Describes a situation where an entire group or organization mobilizes completely, leaving no one behind. It carries a slightly dramatic or hyperbolic tone, often used to emphasize the scale of a collective effort or a sudden, overwhelming arrival. While it can apply to positive group outings, it is frequently used to describe competitive situations or large-scale operations.

Examples

gam1今ci3次gaau2搞daai6大wut6活dung6動，keoi5佢dei6哋king1傾caau4巢ji4而ceot1出aa4呀。

They are swarming out in full force for this big event.

nei5你dei6哋hai6係mai6咪nam2諗zyu6住king1傾caau4巢ji4而ceot1出saat3殺gwo3過heoi3去？

Are you guys planning to swarm over there in full strength?

Common phrases

cyun4全deoi2隊king1傾caau4巢ji4而ceot1出

the whole team swarms out in full force

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a literal description of insects or animals, but it is almost exclusively applied to groups of people in a social or professional context. Avoid using it for small, casual gatherings, as it implies a total mobilization that would sound exaggerated in minor situations.