bat1 ngoi6 fu4不外乎
Jyutpingbat1 ngoi6 fu4
Yalebāt ngoih fùh
Definition
To be nothing else but; to not go beyond a specified scope.
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How it's used
Used to summarize a limited set of possibilities, this term often implies that the situation is predictable or unoriginal. It functions as a formal bridge in speech, often appearing in analytical or critical contexts where the speaker wants to dismiss other options as irrelevant. It is frequently paired with a list of two or more items to show that the scope is narrow.
Examples
The reasons they fight are nothing more than money and relationships.
The plot of this type of movie is always just a hero saving a beauty.
Related words
Common phrases
is nothing more than
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a simple synonym of 係, but it specifically carries the nuance of narrowing down a range of possibilities to a few expected outcomes. It is not used for simple identification.
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Grammar guides
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