jau5 do1有多
Jyutpingjau5 do1
Yaleyáuh dō
Definition
Over, odd, or more than; placed after a number to indicate a quantity greater than that amount.
colloquialnumberstime
How it's used
This construction acts as a suffix to indicate an imprecise amount that exceeds the stated number. It is most commonly used with age, price, or duration. Unlike the Mandarin equivalent, it feels very natural in casual speech and helps avoid sounding overly precise when you are estimating.
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Common mistake
Learners often try to use this with countable objects like people or cars, but it is strictly reserved for measurements of time, money, or age. You cannot say 三個人有多 to mean more than three people; instead, use 三個人以上.
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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.
