zeoi3 faai3最快
Jyutpingzeoi3 faai3
Yalejeui faai
Definition
The fastest or quickest; at the absolute earliest.
- the fastest; quickest
- at the earliest; at the very most
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How it's used
Functions as a superlative marker for speed, but also frequently denotes the earliest possible time in a schedule. When used to ask for a deadline, it implies a sense of urgency or a request for the minimum turnaround time. It is highly versatile and can modify both verbs and adjectives to indicate priority.
Examples
Taking the MTR is the fastest way to get home.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 盡快, which acts as an adverb meaning 'as soon as possible' rather than a superlative adjective. Use 最快 when comparing speeds or setting a limit, and 盡快 when giving an instruction to hurry.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
