saam1 cung4三重
Jyutpingsaam1 cung4
Yalesāam chùhng
Definition
Triple, threefold, or three layers.
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How it's used
Triple is often expressed using the structure of verb plus 三重 to indicate a multiplier effect. It frequently appears in contexts involving costs, burdens, or physical quantities where an increase is being emphasized. Unlike Mandarin, where 三倍 is the standard for multiplication, Cantonese speakers often use 三重 to describe layers or intensity of a situation.
Examples
Do you want to triple the burden?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 三重 with 三倍. While both can mean triple, 三倍 is strictly for numerical multiplication, whereas 三重 can imply a sense of layering or compounding difficulty.
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