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Jyutpingzan1 bou2
Yalejān bóu
Definition
Jumbo; extremely large or much bigger than average.
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How it's used
Borrowing directly from the English word jumbo, this term is almost exclusively used in commercial contexts to describe oversized food portions or products. It functions as a modifier placed before the noun, similar to how big or large might be used in English. It carries a marketing tone, implying that the item is a premium or value-for-money version of the standard size.
Examples
The jumbo burger sold at this shop is huge.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe people or abstract concepts, as it is strictly reserved for physical objects or food items. Using it to describe a person would sound unnatural and potentially rude.
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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.
