pan4 lan4頻倫频伦
Jyutpingpan4 lan4
Yalepàhn làhn
Definition
Hurried, rushed, or flustered.
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How it's used
This word describes a state of being flustered or chaotic due to a lack of time. It carries a sense of disorganization that goes beyond simply being busy. It is frequently used to describe the feeling of scrambling to finish tasks before a deadline.
Examples
I was really rushed earlier because I had to get to work.
Related words
Common phrases
very hurried and disorganized
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 趕, which simply means to rush or hurry. While 趕 is a neutral verb for being in a hurry, 頻倫 specifically emphasizes the messy or flustered quality of that rush.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
