daai6 joek3大約大约
Jyutpingdaai6 joek3
Yaledaaih yeuk
Definition
Approximately; around; about; roughly.
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How it's used
Use this to indicate an estimation of quantity, time, or distance. It functions similarly to the English 'about' or 'around' and is highly versatile in both casual and formal contexts. While it implies a lack of precision, it remains the standard choice for providing rough figures without sounding overly vague.
Examples
I will arrive home at around six o'clock.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean 'approximately' when describing physical size or shape, as it is strictly for numerical values or time. For physical dimensions, use 差唔多 instead.
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