jau5 siu2 siu2有少少
Jyutpingjau5 siu2 siu2
Yaleyáuh síu síu
Definition
To have a little bit; slightly, a bit, or kind of.
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How it's used
Used as a softener to make statements or requests sound less blunt and more polite. It frequently modifies adjectives to express a mild degree of a quality, acting similarly to the English "kind of" or "a little bit".
Examples
I am a little bit tired today.
Do you think it is a bit noisy here?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe large quantities or significant degrees, as it specifically emphasizes a small amount or mild intensity. It is also not typically used to modify nouns directly in the same way as "a little" in English; instead, it functions primarily as an adverbial modifier for adjectives or verbs.
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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.
