waa6 gam2 faai3話咁快话咁快
Jyutpingwaa6 gam2 faai3
Yalewah gám faai
Definition
Very fast; happening or finishing as quickly as a spoken word.
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How it's used
Emphasizes the surprising speed at which an event has concluded or passed. It is often used to express a sense of disbelief or nostalgia regarding how time flies. Unlike simple words for fast, this phrase carries a conversational tone that highlights the suddenness of the transition.
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Avoid using this to describe the speed of physical movement, such as a fast runner or a speeding car. It is specifically reserved for describing the passage of time or the completion of a process.
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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.
