ai2 dat1 dat1矮腯腯

Jyutpingai2 dat1 dat1

Yaleái dāt dāt

形容詞

Definition

Very short and stocky in stature.

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How it's used

This adjective specifically describes someone who is not just short, but also has a stout or chubby build. It carries a slightly informal and sometimes affectionate tone, often used when talking about children or people with a rounder stature. It is rarely used in formal settings or professional descriptions.

Examples

keoi5佢sai3細go3個go2嗰zan6陣ai2矮dat1腯dat1腯gam3咁，hou2好dak1得ji3意。

He was so short and chubby when he was little, very cute.

nei5你zou6做mat1乜wan2搵go3個ai2矮dat1腯dat1腯ge3嘅jan4人zou6做paak3拍dong3檔aa4呀？

Why did you pick such a short person to be your partner?

Common phrases

saang1生dak1得ai2矮dat1腯dat1腯

to be born short and stout

Common mistake

Avoid using this word to describe someone who is thin or tall, as the term inherently implies a stocky or plump physique. It can sound rude or mocking if used to describe an adult you do not know well.