Cantonese Word of the Day
趕
gon2 • verb — 18th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: to rush; to hurry; to chase someone or something
Examples
- 我今日好趕，冇時間慢慢食飯。
(I’m in a rush today and don’t have time to eat slowly.) - 你趕住去邊啊？
(Where are you rushing to?) - 巴士要趕尾班車，快啲行啦。
(We need to catch the last bus, so walk faster.)
Synonyms
- 趕路
- 趕急
- 急
This word is very common in everyday Cantonese when talking about being in a hurry or racing to catch transport, finish work, or make an appointment. It can also mean to chase something, depending on context.
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