zaa4 zaa2 seng1咋咋聲咋咋声

Jyutpingzaa4 zaa2 seng1

Yalejàh já sēng

副詞

Definition

Quickly, immediately, or in a swift manner.

colloquialdaily actionsdescriptions

How it's used

This expression captures the sound of rapid, bustling activity, often implying a sense of urgency or efficiency. It is frequently used to describe someone working or moving with high energy and speed, rather than just the abstract concept of time passing quickly. It adds a vivid, onomatopoeic quality to a sentence that makes the action feel more immediate and lively.

Examples

keoi5佢zou6做je5嘢zaa4咋zaa2咋seng1聲，hou2好faai3快gaau2搞dim6掂。

He works very quickly and gets things done fast.

nei5你zou6做me1咩zaa4咋zaa2咋seng1聲zau2走zo2咗heoi3去aa4呀？

Why did you leave in such a hurry?

Common phrases

zaa4咋zaa2咋seng1聲sik6食jyun4完

finish eating in a flash

zaa4咋zaa2咋seng1聲zau2走jan4人

leave in a hurry

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the literal sound of something making a clattering noise, which can also be described as 咋咋聲. Context is key to distinguishing between the adverbial use for speed and the literal description of a noisy, clattering sound.