daai6 baa2大把
Jyutpingdaai6 baa2
Yaledaaih bá
Definition
Plenty of, a great deal of, or a large amount exceeding what is normally needed.
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How it's used
Carries a slightly dismissive or casual tone, often used to reassure someone that a resource is abundant or that a situation is not as dire as they think. It frequently appears in contexts where the speaker wants to downplay the urgency of a task or the scarcity of an item. Unlike formal quantifiers, it emphasizes an excess that goes beyond what is strictly necessary.
Examples
Don't worry, I still have plenty of stock at home.
Why are you worried? There are tons of people queuing to get in.
Related words
Common phrases
plenty of time
loads of money
tons of people
Common mistake
Avoid using this in formal writing or professional business settings, as it sounds too informal and can come across as flippant. It is strictly for spoken Cantonese and casual text messages.
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Grammar guides
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