dik1 gam3 do1的咁多

Jyutpingdik1 gam3 do1

Yaledīk gam dō

Definition

A tiny bit; the slightest amount.

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How it's used

This phrase emphasizes the scarcity or insignificance of an amount, often carrying a tone of frustration or surprise. It is frequently used to highlight that something is barely enough or almost non-existent. The structure is almost always used in negative contexts or rhetorical questions to stress how little remains.

Common phrases

zing6剩faan1返dit1啲gam3咁doe1多

only a tiny bit left

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 啲咁少, but 啲咁多 specifically emphasizes the smallness of the amount despite the word 多 meaning many. It is an idiomatic expression where the literal meaning of the characters does not reflect the actual usage.