sou2 m4 cing1數唔清数唔清
Jyutpingsou2 m4 cing1
Yalesóu m̀h chīng
Definition
Innumerable or uncountable.
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How it's used
This phrase is used to emphasize an overwhelming quantity that exceeds the speaker's ability to count. It often carries a sense of exaggeration or awe, making it more expressive than simply saying something is many. It is almost exclusively used in spoken contexts to describe physical objects or abstract concepts like memories or stars.
Examples
Common mistake
Avoid using this for things that are technically countable but just large in number, such as a specific price or a bank balance. It is reserved for quantities that are effectively infinite or too tedious to track.
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Grammar guides
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