miu5 fat1秒忽
Jyutpingmiu5 fat1
Yalemíuh fāt
Definition
An infinitesimally small amount; a tiny bit.
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How it's used
This term is used to describe an extremely small margin or quantity, often emphasizing how close something is to being finished or how little is left. It carries a sense of precision regarding smallness that is more vivid than simply saying 少少. It is frequently used when discussing time, distance, or physical portions.
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Do not confuse this with 秒, which strictly refers to a second of time. While 秒忽 relates to the concept of a small unit, it is used as a noun phrase for a vague, tiny amount rather than a measurement of duration.
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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.
