zang1 do1增多
Jyutpingzang1 do1
Yalejāng dō
Definition
To increase in quantity or number.
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How it's used
Focuses on the objective rise in quantity or frequency rather than a subjective feeling of abundance. It is more formal than simply saying 多咗 and is frequently used in news reports or professional discussions regarding statistics and trends. When describing a casual increase in daily life, speakers often prefer using 變多咗 or simply 多咗 instead.
Examples
The traffic flow here has increased a lot recently.
Do you think the number of tourists in this district has increased?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe an increase in physical size or volume, as it specifically refers to count or frequency. For physical size, use 變大 or 增長.
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