waak6 do1 waak6 siu2或多或少
Jyutpingwaak6 do1 waak6 siu2
Yalewaahk dō waahk síu
Definition
More or less; in varying degrees; to some extent.
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How it's used
Used to soften a statement when you want to acknowledge that something is true, but perhaps not entirely or in a major way. It functions as a hedge, allowing the speaker to avoid being overly definitive or absolute. It is frequently paired with the particle 都 to emphasize the inevitability of the situation.
Examples
This matter has an impact, more or less.
He knows the inside story, to some extent.
Related words
Common phrases
more or less have
more or less is
Common mistake
Avoid using this as a direct translation for the English phrase "more or less" when it means "approximately" or "about." For example, do not use it to say "it costs more or less 100 dollars," as that requires 差唔多 instead.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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