biu1 jing4 daai6 hon3彪形大漢彪形大汉
Jyutpingbiu1 jing4 daai6 hon3
Yalebīu yìhng daaih hon
Definition
A tall, strong, and burly man.
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How it's used
This term carries a slightly dramatic or literary tone, often used in storytelling or when describing someone who looks intimidating. It implies not just physical size but a sense of robustness or even a rough, potentially aggressive appearance. You would rarely use it to describe a friendly or gentle giant in a casual setting.
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There is a burly man standing at the door, looking like he wants to cause trouble.
Related words
Common phrases
a burly man
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a tall but thin person, as the word specifically emphasizes a thick, heavy, and powerful build. It is strictly reserved for men and sounds unnatural if applied to women.
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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.
