pui5倍
Jyutpingpui5
Yalepúih
Definition
Times or -fold; a multiplier indicating how many times a quantity is multiplied.
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How it's used
Use this word to express multiplication or a relative increase in quantity. It functions as a suffix attached to numbers to indicate a specific scale of growth. When comparing two amounts, it often implies a significant jump in magnitude rather than just a simple difference.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 幾多, which asks for an amount, whereas 倍 specifically asks for the factor of increase. Be careful when using it with comparative structures like 高過 or 多過, as the math can sometimes be ambiguous depending on whether you mean total value or the additional increment.
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