siu2 loeng6少量

Jyutpingsiu2 loeng6

Yalesíu leuhng

Uncommon

Definition

A small quantity; a little; a few.

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How it's used

Although 少量 is understood in Cantonese, it sounds slightly more formal or written than the more common colloquial alternatives. In everyday speech, people prefer using 啲 or 一啲 to express a small quantity. Using 少量 often gives the impression of a more precise or technical measurement, such as in a recipe or medical instruction.

Examples

nei1呢dou6度zi2只seoi1需jiu3要siu2少loeng4量seoi2水zau6就dak1得laa1喇。

You only need a small amount of water here.

nei5你ho2可m4唔ho2可ji5以bei3畀siu2少loeng4量tong4糖ngo5我aa4呀？

Could you give me a little bit of sugar?

Common phrases

siu2少loeng4量ge3嘅

a small amount of

Common mistake

Learners often overuse 少量 in casual conversation where it sounds stiff. It is better to use 啲 when talking about general quantities, as 少量 can feel like you are reading from a manual or a formal report.