ding2 lung2頂籠顶笼
Jyutpingding2 lung2
Yaledíng lúng
Definition
At most; at the very maximum; up to the absolute limit.
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How it's used
Expresses the absolute upper limit of a quantity or duration in a casual, slightly impatient tone. It often implies that the speaker is unimpressed by the maximum value or is trying to downplay an expectation. It functions similarly to 頂盡 but carries a slightly more colloquial, conversational weight.
Examples
This job pays ten thousand dollars at most.
Walk faster, you will be at most five minutes late.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this in formal writing or professional reports, as it is strictly spoken Cantonese. It is also not interchangeable with 盡量, which means to do something to the best of one's ability.
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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.
