ji5 soeng6以上
Jyutpingji5 soeng6
Yaleyíh seuhng
Definition
Above, more than, or before a certain point, standard, or time.
neutralnumberstime
How it's used
Functions primarily as a formal or written marker for thresholds, whether regarding quantity, age, or preceding text. In casual spoken Cantonese, people often prefer using 夠或者多過 for quantities, or 上面 when referring to physical location or text already mentioned.
Examples
Only those aged eighteen or above can enter.
Related words
Common phrases
the aforementioned
five hundred people or more
Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe physical objects sitting on top of something else, as that requires the spatial term 上面. It is strictly for abstract standards, numerical thresholds, or textual references.
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Grammar guides
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