jau5 siu2 heoi2有少許有少许
Jyutpingjau5 siu2 heoi2
Yaleyáuh síu héui
Definition
To have a little; slightly; there is a small amount.
colloquialdescriptions
How it's used
Functions as a versatile modifier to soften the tone of an adjective or to indicate a small quantity. It sounds more natural and less formal than using the Mandarin-influenced 一點. When describing feelings or states, it often precedes the adjective directly without needing extra particles.
Examples
I am feeling a little unwell today.
Related words
Common phrases
there is a slight difference
a little worried
Common mistake
Avoid using it to mean a small amount of a countable noun, as it is primarily used for abstract qualities or uncountable quantities. For countable items, use 啲 instead.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
