daai6 zi3 soeng5大致上
Jyutpingdaai6 zi3 soeng5
Yaledaaih ji séuhng
Definition
Roughly; approximately; in general; more or less.
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How it's used
Use this to describe a situation that is mostly complete or a concept that is understood in its main points without needing every detail. It carries a slightly more formal or analytical tone compared to the purely colloquial 差唔多. It is perfect for professional settings where you need to summarize progress or confirm a broad understanding.
Examples
The matter is more or less sorted out.
Related words
Common phrases
generally agree
more or less finished
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean physically near or close in distance, as it strictly refers to the degree of completion or the general nature of an idea. For physical proximity, use 差唔多 or 附近 instead.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
