zat6 leoi4疾雷
Jyutpingzat6 leoi4
Yalejaht lèuih
Definition
A thunderbolt; also used metaphorically to describe lightning speed.
- thunderbolt
- figurativelightning speed; happening with extreme rapidity
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How it's used
疾雷 is a literary expression that carries a sense of suddenness and intensity. While it is understood in Cantonese, it is rarely used in casual daily conversation, as speakers would typically prefer more common phrases like 快過閃電 or 閃電般. It appears most frequently in written contexts, formal speech, or when someone wants to add a dramatic or slightly poetic flair to their description of speed.
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Common phrases
with lightning speed before one can cover one's ears
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common everyday adjective, but using it in a very casual setting might sound overly formal or slightly awkward. Stick to simpler alternatives unless you are intentionally aiming for a more literary tone.
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