m4 kap6 dak1唔及得

Jyutpingm4 kap6 dak1

Yalem̀h kahp dāk

Definition

Not as good as; cannot compare to or match.

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How it's used

Expressing inferiority in a comparison, this phrase functions as a verb phrase that highlights a gap in quality or ability. It is frequently paired with 咁 to emphasize the degree of the difference. Unlike the more formal comparison structures, this feels natural in casual conversation when evaluating two things or people.

Examples

keoi5佢paau2跑dak1得m4唔kap6及dak1得nei5你gam3咁faai3快。

He cannot run as fast as you.

le1呢gaan1間pou3舖tau2頭di1啲je5嘢sik6食，m4唔kap6及dak1得go2嗰gaan1間hou2好sik6食aa4呀。

The food at this shop is not as good as that one.

Common phrases

m4唔kap6及dak1得gam3咁hou2好

not as good as

m4唔kap6及dak1得gam3咁faai3快

not as fast as

Common mistake

Learners often try to use this like a direct translation of 'not as', but it specifically requires a verb or adjective following it to complete the comparison. It is not used to compare nouns directly without a descriptive element.