si4 li1 saa4 laa4時哩沙啦时哩沙啦
Jyutpingsi4 li1 saa4 laa4
Yalesìh lī sàh làh
Definition
To do things quickly, rustlingly, or with a flurry of activity.
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How it's used
This expression captures a sense of frantic, messy, or unrefined speed. It often implies that the person is rushing through a task without paying proper attention to quality or detail. It is frequently used to describe someone who is flustered or performing chores in a haphazard manner.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe positive efficiency or professional speed. It carries a slightly negative connotation of being disorganized or sloppy due to haste.
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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.
