bai6𡃇

Jyutpingbai6

Yalebaih

Definition

An exclamation of dismay, frustration, or realization that something bad has happened; equivalent to "damn!" or "oh no!".

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How it's used

This exclamation is a classic example of a Cantonese interjection used to express frustration or annoyance at a minor mishap. It is highly informal and typically used among friends or peers rather than in professional settings. It functions similarly to English interjections like "darn" or "damn" when something goes wrong.

Examples

𡃇，jau6又m4唔gei3記dak1得daai3帶so2鎖si4匙tim1添。

Damn, I forgot to bring my keys again.

𡃇，dim2點gaai2解bou6部din6電nou5腦waai6壞zo2咗㗎？

Damn, why is the computer broken?

Common phrases

𡃇，sei2死fo2火

Damn, oh no

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with more vulgar expletives, as it is relatively mild and safe for general use in casual conversation. It is strictly an exclamation and cannot be used as a verb or noun.