do1 do1多多
Jyutpingdo1 do1
Yaledō dō
Definition
An extremely large amount of something, with virtually no upper limit.
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How it's used
Emphasizes an extreme, often hyperbolic, abundance that still fails to meet a requirement or expectation. It frequently appears in negative constructions like 唔夠 or 唔會嫌，highlighting that even an excessive amount is insufficient. This phrasing carries a slightly frustrated or critical tone when discussing someone's spending habits or insatiable desires.
Examples
No matter how much money you have, it's never enough; I'd give you all of it.
Related words
Common phrases
the more the better
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the simple adjective 多, which just means many. 多多 functions more like an adverbial intensifier or a noun phrase representing an infinite amount, and it is almost always used to express that the quantity is still not enough.
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Grammar guides
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