bất quá

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The Vietnamese phrase "bất quá" can be translated as "at most" or "no more than" in English. It is used to indicate a limit or maximum amount of something, often referring to time, quantity, or extent.

Usage Instructions:

• "Bất quá" is typically placed before a number or a phrase that indicates the limit.
• It is often used in both spoken and written Vietnamese to express a restriction on quantity or time.

Examples:

1. Việc này bất quá năm ngày làm xong.
   (This job can be done in five days at most.)

2. Ý kiến của anh ta bất quá chỉ được vài ba người tán thành.
   (His view is approved of by two or three people at most.)

Advanced Usage:

In more complex sentences, "bất quá" can be used to emphasize the limitation in a more nuanced way. For example: - Chi phí cho dự án này bất quá chỉ là một triệu đồng.
(The cost for this project is at most one million dong.)

Word Variants:

While "bất quá" is a common phrase, you might encounter variations that convey similar meanings, such as: - Chỉ (only) – e.g., "Chỉ có hai người tham gia." (Only two people participated.) - Tối đa (maximum) – e.g., "Tối đa ba người." (A maximum of three people.)

Different Meanings:

While "bất quá" primarily indicates a limit, in some contexts, it can also imply that something is not significant or not worth worrying about.

Academic

1. At most
   • việc này bất quá năm ngày làm xong
     this job can be done in five days at most
   • ý kiến của anh ta bất quá chỉ được vài ba người tán thành
     his view is approved of by two or three people at most