laai1 wan4拉勻拉匀
Jyutpinglaai1 wan4
Yalelāai wàhn
Definition
On average; averaged out.
colloquialmoneydaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the process of smoothing out variations to find a representative value. It is frequently used when discussing budgets, time, or costs that fluctuate but settle into a predictable pattern over a longer period.
Examples
How much do they spend on average each month?
Related words
Common phrases
calculate on average
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the mathematical average, which is usually expressed as 平均. Use this specifically when you want to emphasize the act of balancing out high and low values to get a general sense of the situation.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
