cin1 cin1 maan6 maan6千千萬萬千千万万
Jyutpingcin1 cin1 maan6 maan6
Yalechīn chīn maahn maahn
Definition
Innumerably large; thousands and thousands.
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How it's used
Emphasizes an overwhelming or infinite quantity in a way that feels grand or dramatic. It is frequently used in rhetoric or storytelling to highlight the sheer scale of something, such as stars in the sky or possibilities in life. Unlike simple numerical terms, it carries a sense of poetic exaggeration.
Examples
There are countless choices here, which one do you pick?
There are countless types of people in the world, and their personalities are all different.
Related words
Common phrases
thousands and thousands of
thousands and thousands of kinds
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe small or countable physical objects in a casual setting, as it sounds overly literary or hyperbolic. It is not a precise number but a figure of speech for an uncountable amount.
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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.
