jau5 dik1 si6有的是
Jyutpingjau5 dik1 si6
Yaleyáuh dīk sih
Definition
To have plenty of; to have a great abundance of something.
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How it's used
Emphasizes an abundance that exceeds what is necessary or expected. It often carries a slightly boastful or dismissive tone, suggesting that the speaker is unconcerned about depletion because the supply is effectively inexhaustible.
Examples
His family has plenty of money, they can never spend it all.
What are you worried about? I have loads of time to spare.
Related words
Common phrases
to have money to burn
to have plenty of time
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin usage where it can sometimes function as a noun phrase meaning 'what one has'. In Cantonese, it is strictly used as a predicate to describe a surplus, and it is far more common to hear native speakers use 大把 or 夠晒嚟來表達 similar ideas.
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Grammar guides
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