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Definition
To exceed, surpass, or go beyond a certain number, limit, or expectation.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal or professional contexts to describe quantities, budgets, or limits. While it functions as a verb, it is frequently paired with abstract nouns like 預算 or 預期 to describe situations where a threshold has been crossed. It carries a slightly more serious tone than simply saying 大過.
Examples
The expenses this time exceeded the budget by a lot.
Do you think this number has exceeded expectations?
Common phrases
to exceed the budget
to exceed expectations
to be overloaded
Common mistake
Avoid using it for physical objects or people in a casual sense, as it sounds overly clinical. For physical space or capacity, words like 爆滿 or 裝唔落 are more natural in daily speech.
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