daai6 fuk1大幅
Jyutpingdaai6 fuk1
Yaledaaih fūk
Definition
Substantially; by a wide margin; to a large extent.
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How it's used
Focuses on the scale or extent of a change, typically used with verbs indicating movement or variation like 上升, 下跌, or 增加. It conveys a sense of significant impact or a noticeable shift in data or trends. While it functions as an adverb, it is almost exclusively reserved for formal or professional contexts such as news reports, business presentations, or academic writing.
Examples
Prices have risen substantially this year.
After you lowered the price, did sales increase substantially?
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Common mistake
Avoid using it in casual, everyday conversation when describing small or minor changes, as it implies a dramatic or major shift. It is not interchangeable with 好多, which is a more general quantifier for quantity.
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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.
