sung1 di1鬆啲松啲
Jyutpingsung1 di1
Yalesūng dī
Definition
A little bit over or slightly more than a specified quantity.
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How it's used
Use this to indicate a vague, small surplus beyond a specific number, typically implying an amount less than what would be described by 幾 or 零. It adds a casual, imprecise tone to quantities, making it perfect for everyday estimates where the exact figure is either unknown or irrelevant. It is strictly for cardinal numbers and cannot be used for ordinal numbers like first or second.
Examples
He is a little over thirty this year and looks very young.
Have you brought a little over five hundred dollars out with you?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 幾, which implies a larger, more indefinite range. While 鬆啲 suggests a small, specific excess, 幾 is much broader and does not necessarily imply a small amount.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
