bat1 zi1 gei2…不知幾...不知几...
Jyutpingbat1 zi1 gei2…
Yalebāt jī gei2…
Definition
Extremely; really; so much that words cannot describe.
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How it's used
Functions as an intensifier that adds a sense of emphasis or surprise to an adjective. It often implies that the degree of the quality is much higher than the listener might expect. It is a very common way to express enthusiasm or strong opinion in casual conversation.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of not knowing how much. It is strictly used as an adverbial intensifier before adjectives and cannot be used to quantify nouns.
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