ling6 gaa1另加
Jyutpingling6 gaa1
Yalelihng gā
Definition
To add on top of existing items; to supplement.
colloquialfoodmoney
How it's used
Focuses on the act of appending something extra to an existing order or agreement. It is frequently heard in restaurants when discussing optional charges or additional ingredients. Unlike simple addition, it implies a supplementary choice made by the customer.
Examples
You can add a drink to this meal for ten dollars.
Do you need to add any extra toppings?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it for mathematical addition, where 加 is sufficient. It is specifically for adding items or costs to an existing set or service.
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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.
