zyu1 do1諸多诸多

Jyutpingzyu1 do1

Yalejyū dō

區別詞Uncommon

Definition

Plenty of, or a lot of; typically used when expressing annoyance at an excess of something negative.

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How it's used

Use this term to express annoyance or impatience regarding an excessive amount of something negative, such as complaints, excuses, or demands. It carries a critical tone, implying that the quantity of these things is unreasonable or obstructive. It is almost exclusively used in negative contexts rather than to describe a large amount of something positive.

Examples

keoi5佢zyu1諸do1多zik6藉hau2口，gan1根bun2本zau6就m4唔soeng2想bong1幫nei5你。

He has so many excuses, he just doesn't want to help you.

zou6做je5嘢m4唔hou2好zyu1諸do1多jiu1要kau4求，zeoi3最gan2緊jiu3要faai3快。

Don't be so demanding when working, speed is what matters most.

Common phrases

zyu1諸do1多zik6藉hau2口

full of excuses

zyu1諸do1多bat1不bin6便

much inconvenience

zyu1諸do1多jiu1要kau4求

demanding

Common mistake

Do not use this to describe a large quantity of neutral or positive things, such as having many friends or many books. It is strictly reserved for situations where the speaker feels frustrated by the abundance of the subject.