ngan1 di1奀啲
Jyutpingngan1 di1
Yalengān dī
Definition
A little bit more; slightly more in amount or degree.
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How it's used
This term is a colloquial way to express a small increase in degree or size. It functions as a suffix or modifier to imply 'a little bit more' or 'a little bit bigger' depending on the context. It is frequently used when negotiating sizes in shops or asking for minor adjustments in speed or quantity.
Examples
This shirt is too small, do you have a slightly larger size?
Walk a little bit faster, we are almost late.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 啲, which is a general pluralizer or comparative marker. Remember that 奀啲 specifically carries the nuance of 'slightly larger' or 'a bit more' in a physical or measurable sense, rather than just acting as a generic comparative.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
