do1 jyu1多於多于
Jyutpingdo1 jyu1
Yaledō yū
Definition
More than; greater than a certain quantity.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or written contexts, such as official reports, news articles, or academic discussions. In everyday spoken Cantonese, people almost exclusively use 多過 to express the same meaning. Using 多於 in casual conversation can sound overly stiff or like you are reading from a document.
Examples
The number of people here is more than fifty.
Do you think this amount is more than the budget?
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use 多於 in casual speech because it sounds more precise, but it creates an unnatural, formal tone that clashes with the surrounding colloquial particles like 㗎 or 喇.
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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.
