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Definition
Amount, portion size, or weight of a substance used.
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How it's used
Primarily refers to the physical quantity or portion size of food, ingredients, or medicine. It carries a sense of proportion or adequacy, often implying whether the amount is sufficient for a specific purpose or number of people. While it can refer to weight, it is more commonly used to describe a serving size or the ratio of components in a recipe.
Measure word
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When you cook, make sure to measure the amount accurately.
Is the amount of this cake enough for everyone to eat?
Related words
Common phrases
increase the portion size
generous portion
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 數量, which refers to a count or number of items. Use 份量 when talking about portions, servings, or the mass of ingredients, whereas 數量 is for discrete items that can be counted individually.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
