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Yalejúng guhng
Definition
In total; altogether; all added up.
neutralnumbersdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the final sum or aggregate count of a collection of items or amounts. It is frequently paired with the verb 加埋 to emphasize the process of addition before reaching the final total. While it functions as a formal adverb in writing, it is perfectly natural in spoken Cantonese to quantify expenses, quantities, or people.
Examples
How many pieces of clothing did you all buy in total?
This is 500 dollars altogether, please count it.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it to mean "in general" or "overall" as one might use the English word "totally" in a casual sense. It is strictly reserved for mathematical or numerical totals.
Grammar color guide
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Classifier
Particle
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
