puk1 dou3 heoi3仆到去
Jyutpingpuk1 dou3 heoi3
Yalepūk dou heui
Definition
To be extremely eager, excited, or rushed to go somewhere or participate in something.
colloquialdaily actionsslang
How it's used
Conveys a sense of extreme enthusiasm and urgency, often implying that the person is willing to drop everything to participate. While the literal meaning involves falling, here it functions as a hyperbolic way to describe someone moving quickly toward an opportunity. It is highly informal and carries a slightly humorous or self-deprecating tone when used to describe one's own eagerness.
Examples
When cheap flight tickets went on sale, he rushed to buy them immediately.
I heard there is a free concert, will you rush over to watch it?
Common mistake
Do not use this in formal writing or professional settings, as it is considered slang and can sound slightly vulgar due to the literal meaning of the first character. It is strictly for casual conversation among friends.
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Grammar guides
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