zou6 m4 cit3做唔切
Jyutpingzou6 m4 cit3
Yalejouh m̀h chit
Definition
Unable to finish a task or get things done in time.
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How it's used
This phrase specifically highlights a lack of time rather than a lack of ability or skill. It is frequently used in professional or academic settings when the workload exceeds the available hours. The suffix 唔切 acts as a potential complement, indicating that the action cannot be completed before a deadline.
Examples
This report has too much to write, I really cannot finish it in time.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 唔識做, which means you do not know how to do something. Using 做唔切 implies you have the capability but are simply running out of time.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
