mat6 di1 sau2密啲手
Jyutpingmat6 di1 sau2
Yalemaht dī sáu
Definition
To work faster, hurry up, or put more effort into a task.
colloquialworkdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the physical speed of manual tasks or repetitive work rather than general urgency. It often implies that the current pace is insufficient to meet a deadline or clear a backlog. You will frequently hear it used in kitchen, warehouse, or office settings where productivity is being pushed.
Examples
The boss told us to work faster to finish it.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe the speed of a vehicle or a person walking, as it specifically refers to the hands or the pace of a task being performed.
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Grammar guides
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