soeng5 gwai2 dou6上軌道上轨道
Jyutpingsoeng5 gwai2 dou6
Yaleséuhng gwái douh
Definition
To get on track; to begin to proceed in an orderly and smooth manner.
colloquialworkdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the transition from a chaotic or experimental phase to a stable, predictable routine. It is frequently used in professional or project management contexts to describe when initial hurdles have been cleared and progress becomes consistent. The phrase implies that the momentum is now self-sustaining.
Examples
The new company is running smoothly and is already on the right track.
Have you adapted to the new environment yet? Is your work on the right track?
Related words
Common phrases
business is on the right track
work is running smoothly
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a person's life choices or moral path, as it is strictly reserved for processes, businesses, or organizational workflows. For personal life improvement, use 步入正軌 instead.
Grammar color guide
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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.
