do1 gwaa2多寡
Jyutpingdo1 gwaa2
Yaledō gwá
Definition
Number, quantity, or amount.
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How it's used
This term is formal and often appears in written contexts or when discussing abstract concepts like quantity or degree. In everyday spoken Cantonese, people typically use 幾多 or 數量 instead of this compound. It functions as a noun referring to the relative amount or degree of something rather than a specific count.
Examples
The quantity of this matter is actually not the most important thing.
Do you think the amount of donation affects one's sincerity?
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this as a direct synonym for the number of people or items in casual conversation, which sounds overly stiff or academic. Use 幾多 when asking about quantity in a natural, colloquial way.
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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.
