bou3 sou3報數报数
Jyutpingbou3 sou3
Yalebou sou
Definition
To report a quantity, amount, or order.
colloquialworknumbers
How it's used
Often used in organizational or group settings to ensure everyone is accounted for or to track progress. It carries a slightly formal or administrative tone compared to simply saying count, as it implies a structured reporting process.
Examples
Have you reported the numbers yet?
He likes to exaggerate the numbers to deceive people.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with counting objects for yourself; it specifically refers to the act of reporting a figure or sequence to someone else in charge.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
