lam4 hang4臨行临行
Jyutpinglam4 hang4
Yalelàhm hàhng
Definition
Just before leaving; at the moment of departure.
colloquialtimedaily actions
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the fleeting moment immediately preceding a departure. It is often used to describe last minute actions or realizations that happen right as someone is about to walk out the door.
Examples
He still had to pack his luggage just before leaving.
Did you only remember to bring your keys right before you left?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this in formal writing as it carries a slightly literary or dramatic tone compared to everyday phrases like 就嚟走 or 出發前.
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