zong6 sei2 maa5 gam2撞死馬咁撞死马咁
Jyutpingzong6 sei2 maa5 gam2
Yalejohng séi máh gám
Definition
To run in a frantic rush, as if in an emergency or panicked state.
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How it's used
This idiom describes someone moving or acting with extreme, frantic urgency, often implying a lack of composure or direction. It is frequently used to describe someone running or rushing into a room unexpectedly. The imagery evokes a sense of panic or shock that causes someone to lose their normal pace.
Examples
Why are you running as if you've seen a ghost?
He rushed in like a headless chicken and scared me to death.
Related words
Common phrases
to run frantically
to rush in like a madman
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with literal ghost sightings, as it is strictly used to describe physical movement and frantic behavior. It is not used to describe someone who is simply scared or terrified by a supernatural event.
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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.
