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Definition
To have enough people to start an activity, especially a game of mahjong.
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How it's used
Primarily used in the context of social gatherings or games like mahjong where a specific number of participants is required to start. It implies that the target headcount has been reached, allowing the activity to proceed. It is rarely used to describe general crowds or large groups of people.
Examples
We need one more for mahjong, do you have enough people yet?
We already have enough people, no need to find anyone else.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply having enough people for a general task, as it carries a strong connotation of meeting a specific quota for a game or a planned activity.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
