bat1 ngoi6不外
Jyutpingbat1 ngoi6
Yalebāt ngoih
Definition
Nothing other than; indicating that the possibilities are only those specified.
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How it's used
Used to limit the scope of possibilities to a small, predictable set. It often carries a slightly dismissive or unimpressed tone, implying that the situation is mundane or easy to guess. While often written as 不外乎 in formal contexts, the shortened form is common in speech when paired with particles like 都 to emphasize the limited range.
Examples
The reason they are arguing is nothing more than money.
The food here is nothing more than those few items.
Related words
Common phrases
nothing more than this
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 唔外，which is not a standard Cantonese expression. Ensure you use the full form 不外 or the expanded 不外乎 to maintain natural flow.
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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.
