jyut6 loi4 jyut6越來越越来越
Jyutpingjyut6 loi4 jyut6
Yaleyuht lòih yuht
Definition
More and more; increasingly; to get progressively more of a certain state.
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How it's used
This adverb is used to describe a progressive change over time, functioning similarly to the English structure 'more and more'. It is almost always followed by an adjective or a stative verb that indicates a quality or state. Unlike Mandarin where it can sometimes be used with certain verbs, Cantonese speakers strictly use it to describe the intensification of a condition or degree.
Examples
Why are there more and more people here?
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use it with action verbs, but it should only be used with adjectives or verbs that express a state. For example, saying 越來越食飯 is incorrect because eating is a discrete action, whereas 越來越鍾意 is correct because liking is a state.
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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.
