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Definition
In a great hurry, rushed, or overly anxious and tense.
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How it's used
Describes a state of being flustered or overwhelmed by a chaotic situation rather than just being fast. It often implies that the person has lost their composure or is making mistakes because they are rushing. Use this when someone is visibly frazzled or when a schedule is packed too tight.
Examples
Why are you in such a rush?
It is always very hectic during work hours.
Related words
Common phrases
to cause a chaotic mess
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 忙碌, which simply means being busy. 狼忙 carries a negative connotation of disorder or panic, whereas 忙碌 is a neutral description of having a lot to do.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
