laa4 laa4 lam4啦啦林
Jyutpinglaa4 laa4 lam4
Yalelàh làh làhm
Definition
Hurry up; quickly; without delay.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Derived from the Cantonese phrase 嚟嚟臨, this adverbial expression carries a sense of urgency that implies a need for immediate action. It is frequently used in imperative sentences to prompt someone to speed up a task. The rhythm of the reduplicated characters adds a playful but insistent tone that is absent in more formal alternatives.
Examples
He finished eating in a rush and left.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this in formal writing or professional emails, as it is strictly colloquial and can sound overly casual or impatient depending on the context.
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Grammar guides
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