han2 do1很多
Jyutpinghan2 do1
Yalehán dō
Definition
Many, much, or a lot of.
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How it's used
Cantonese speakers almost exclusively use 好多 instead of the Mandarin-influenced 很多. It functions as a quantifier that can precede nouns directly without needing a measure word or particle. Placing it before an adjective is also common, where it carries a sense of intensity or degree.
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Common mistake
Avoid using 很多 in spoken Cantonese, as it sounds formal or like a direct translation from Mandarin. Always prefer 好多 for natural daily communication.
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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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