do1 jyu4多餘多余
Jyutpingdo1 jyu4
Yaledō yùh
Definition
Surplus, superfluous, or unnecessary.
- surplus; leftover; extra
- unnecessary; redundant; pointless
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How it's used
Beyond its literal meaning of surplus, this word is frequently used to dismiss someone's actions or words as completely pointless or unwanted. It carries a strong sense of annoyance or impatience when used to describe behavior. It is much more common to hear it used as a criticism of someone's unnecessary effort than as a neutral description of extra resources.
Examples
Why are you buying so many clothes? It's really unnecessary.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a simple surplus of physical objects like food or money, as it often implies a negative judgment. Use 剩餘 or 多出 if you want to describe an objective, neutral excess of items.
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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.
