sei2 gan1死跟
Jyutpingsei2 gan1
Yaleséi gān
Definition
To follow blindly; to shadow or stalk someone closely and persistently.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
Implies a lack of critical thinking or personal agency when adopting the actions or opinions of others. It carries a slightly critical or impatient tone, suggesting that the person being described is being stubborn or unoriginal. It is frequently used in contexts involving fashion trends, social media behavior, or workplace instructions.
Examples
Don't just blindly follow him, think for yourself first.
Why does he have to blindly follow the trend?
Related words
Common phrases
blindly follow trends
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe physical following, such as walking behind someone on the street. It is strictly for metaphorical following of ideas, trends, or instructions.
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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.
