loi4 bat1 kap6來不及来不及

Jyutpingloi4 bat1 kap6

Yalelòih bāt kahp

語句

Definition

To be too late; to not have enough time to do something.

colloquialtimedaily actions

How it's used

Native speakers almost exclusively use 趕唔切 instead of the more formal 來不及. It carries a sense of urgency or pressure, often implying that a deadline or a specific event is about to be missed. Using the formal version in casual conversation can sound stiff or overly literary.

Common phrases

gon2趕m4唔cit3切faan1返gung1工

too late to get to work on time

gon2趕m4唔cit3切daap3搭ce1車

too late to catch the transport

Common mistake

Learners often confuse 趕唔切 with 遲咗, which simply means being late. 趕唔切 specifically highlights the inability to complete an action before a deadline or event occurs.