daai6 bou6 fan6大部份
Jyutpingdaai6 bou6 fan6
Yaledaaih bouh fahn
Definition
Most; the majority of; mostly.
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How it's used
Used to describe a large portion of a group or quantity, it functions similarly to the English 'most of'. It is standard in both formal writing and casual speech, making it a safe choice for learners. Unlike some other quantifiers, it does not require a specific classifier before the noun it modifies.
Examples
The majority of colleagues have gone to have lunch.
Do you spend most of your time at home?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly add a measure word like 個 or 啲 between 大部份 and the noun, but it should be placed directly before the noun.
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Grammar guides
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