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Jyutpingjau5 dat6
Yaleyáuh daht
Definition
To be more than enough, with a surplus left over.
colloquialdaily actionsmoney
How it's used
Focuses on the concept of surplus or having a remainder after meeting a requirement. It is frequently used when discussing budgets, time, or physical supplies where the amount provided exceeds the necessary threshold.
Examples
There is more than enough money here, you take it and use it.
I bought more groceries than needed, no need to cook so much tonight.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 突發, which refers to something sudden or unexpected. Also, ensure you do not use it as a standalone verb; it functions primarily as an adjective describing a quantity that has exceeded a target.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
