zip3 ji6 lin4 saam1接二連三接二连三
Jyutpingzip3 ji6 lin4 saam1
Yalejip yih lìhn sāam
Definition
One after another; occurring continuously or in quick succession.
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How it's used
Focuses on the repetitive and often overwhelming nature of events occurring in rapid succession. It is frequently used when the speaker feels frustrated or surprised by the frequency of these occurrences. Unlike more neutral terms, it carries a sense of momentum that makes the situation feel inescapable.
Examples
He has been taking leave one after another lately, is something wrong?
There has been a string of bad news recently, it is really depressing.
Related words
Common phrases
happen one after another
appear in quick succession
Common mistake
Avoid using this for positive events, as it almost exclusively describes negative or troublesome situations. It is also an idiom that functions as an adverbial phrase, so it is usually followed by 咁 when modifying a verb.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
