ngaam1 ngaam1 sin3啱啱線啱啱线

Jyutpingngaam1 ngaam1 sin3

Yalengāam ngāam sin

副詞

Definition

Just; barely; exactly enough.

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How it's used

Focuses on the concept of perfect fit or exact measurement, often implying that there is no extra space or margin for error. It is frequently used when discussing physical dimensions, such as whether an object fits into a space or if clothing is the correct size. Unlike the general adverb 啱啱 which refers to time, this specific form emphasizes precision and suitability.

Examples

ni1呢go3個wai6位ngaam1啱ngaam1啱sin3線co5坐dou3到saam1三go3個jan4人。

This spot is just big enough to seat three people.

nei5你gin2件saam1衫ngaam1啱ngaam1啱sin3線，m4唔wui2會taai2太sung1鬆。

Your shirt fits just right, it is not too loose.

Common phrases

ngaam1啱ngaam1啱sin3線fong3放dak1得lok6落

just fits into the space

ngaam1啱ngaam1啱sin3線

fits perfectly

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with the temporal 啱啱, which means just now. Remember that 啱啱線 is strictly about spatial or proportional fit, not about when something happened.