cin1 maan6千萬千万
Jyutpingcin1 maan6
Yalechīn maahn
Definition
Ten million.
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How it's used
Beyond its literal numerical value, this term is frequently used as an adverb to mean absolutely or by all means. It functions as a strong intensifier for negative imperatives, emphasizing that something must be avoided at all costs. When used in this way, it is almost always paired with 唔好 to create a sense of urgency or serious warning.
Examples
You must absolutely not be late.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse the numerical usage with the adverbial usage. Remember that when used as an adverb, it does not change its form and does not require a measure word or unit.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
