gwo3 dou6過度过度
Jyutpinggwo3 dou6
Yalegwo douh
Definition
Excessively; over- or beyond the normal level.
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How it's used
Functions primarily as an adverb to describe a state or action that has crossed a reasonable threshold. It carries a formal or clinical tone compared to more common colloquial intensifiers like 好 or 咁多. It is frequently paired with psychological or physical states to indicate an unhealthy or extreme degree.
Examples
Don't worry too much.
Is he hyperactive?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often use it as a direct translation for very, but it implies a negative excess rather than simple intensification. Using it to describe positive things, such as being excessively happy, sounds unnatural.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
