man5抆

Jyutpingman5

Yalemáhn

動詞Common

Definition

Tight; barely enough, with no margin or buffer left.

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How it's used

Describes situations where there is zero margin for error or delay. It is commonly used to express anxiety about schedules, budgets, or physical space. When something is described as抆, it implies that even a minor disruption will lead to failure or missing a deadline.

Examples

nei5你ji4而gaa1家sin1先ceot1出mun4門hau2口，si4時gaan3間hou2好man3抆wo5喎。

If you leave now, the timing is really tight.

jyu6預syun3算gam3咁man3抆，dim2點joeng2樣heoi3去leoi5旅hang4行aa4呀？

With such a tight budget, how can you go on a trip?

Common phrases

si4時gaan3間hou2好man3抆

very tight schedule

jyu6預syun3算hou2好man3抆

very tight budget

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 緊, which usually refers to something being physically tight or a situation being urgent. 抆 specifically emphasizes the lack of a buffer or surplus.