kwong4 ban1狂奔
Jyutpingkwong4 ban1
Yalekwòhng bān
Definition
To run like mad, to bolt, or to run wild.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the intensity and lack of control in the movement, often implying a sense of urgency or panic. Unlike simple verbs for running, this carries a dramatic tone that suggests the person is running as if their life depends on it.
Examples
He started running like mad as soon as he saw the dog.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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