zip3 lik6接力
Jyutpingzip3 lik6
Yalejip lihk
Definition
To work in relays; to take over from someone and continue a task.
- to run a relay race
- to take over a task; to work in a relay
colloquialworkdaily actions
How it's used
Originally derived from sports, this term has become a standard way to describe any task where people rotate to maintain progress. It implies a seamless transition where the second person picks up exactly where the first left off. It is frequently used in professional or domestic settings to manage long, tedious, or physically demanding jobs.
Examples
I've finished this report, can you take over and finish the rest for me?
We take turns looking after the kid, otherwise it's too exhausting.
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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.
