ling4 ling4 lam4 lam4零零林林
Jyutpingling4 ling4 lam4 lam4
Yalelìhng lìhng làhm làhm
Definition
Quickly, swiftly, or in a rush.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Describes actions performed with high speed and efficiency, often implying a sense of urgency or lack of hesitation. It is frequently used when someone completes a task or moves from one place to another without dawdling. The rhythm of the phrase itself mimics the snappy, brisk nature of the action being described.
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Do not confuse this with similar sounding reduplicated phrases that describe scattered or messy items, such as 零零碎碎. Ensure the context is about the speed of an action rather than the state of objects.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
