zo2 tang4 jau6 tang4左騰右騰左腾右腾
Jyutpingzo2 tang4 jau6 tang4
Yalejó tàhng yauh tàhng
Definition
To rush back and forth between different places, usually involving physical exhaustion.
colloquialdaily actionspeople
How it's used
This phrase captures the feeling of being busy with unproductive or repetitive movement. It implies a sense of chaos or lack of planning, suggesting that the person is running back and forth without a clear goal. It is often used to express sympathy or frustration regarding someone's frantic state.
Examples
I've been rushing around all day, finally finished everything.
Why are you rushing around like that? Sit down and take a break.
Related words
Common phrases
in a rushing and frantic manner
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simple travel or commuting. It specifically highlights the exhausting, frantic, and often disorganized nature of the movement.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
