ai2 dat1 dat1矮凸凸
Jyutpingai2 dat1 dat1
Yaleái dāt dāt
Definition
Short and squat in stature.
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How it's used
This adjective carries a slightly playful or informal tone, often used to describe someone who is noticeably or comically short. It is more descriptive and vivid than the neutral word 矮. The reduplicated structure adds a sense of emphasis to the physical stature.
Examples
That boy is quite short.
Why did you find a short person to help?
Related words
Common phrases
to be naturally short
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone in a formal or professional setting, as it can sound dismissive or rude. It is best reserved for casual conversation among friends or family.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
