ping4 gwan1平均
Jyutpingping4 gwan1
Yalepìhng gwān
Definition
On average, equally, or evenly.
neutralnumbersdaily actions
How it's used
Functions primarily as an adverb to describe how things are distributed or calculated. It is frequently paired with verbs like 分 or 派 to indicate an even split. When discussing statistics, it often appears alongside the particle 嘅 to modify a noun phrase representing a numerical average.
Examples
These candies need to be shared equally among everyone.
How many hours do they work on average every day?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse it with the noun meaning of average, but it is used as an adverb in Cantonese. Avoid using it to mean ordinary or mediocre, as that would require different vocabulary like 普通.
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Grammar guides
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