Cantonese words starting with D

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More than half; the majority or greater part of something.

daai6 caa4 faan6

大茶飯大茶饭

A big deal, a major project, or a high-stakes heist.

A large force of police officers.

A police sergeant.

A big, hearty meal; a feast or banquet.

An absolute idiot or dickhead; also used to describe a massive embarrassment.

A big car, truck, or large vehicle; or a big car full of something.

daai6 ceon4 waan4

大循環大循环

The Grand Loop; a major cycling route or a system-wide circulation.

daai6 ceot1 hyut3

To spend a lot of money; to incur large expenses.

daai6 ci4 daai6 bei1

Infinite compassion and mercy; extremely merciful and compassionate.

daai6 ci4 tong2

An ancestral temple, or colloquially used to refer to Stanley Prison in Hong Kong.

daai6 cin1 sai3 gaai3

The vast and boundless world, or the universe in Buddhist cosmology.

daai6 cin4 jat6

Three days ago.

daai6 cin4 nin2

Three years ago; the year before last year.

daai6 cin4 tai4

A major premise or crucial prerequisite.

daai6 cing1 zou2

Early morning; the time of day close to sunrise.

daai6 co3 dak6 co3

大錯特錯大错特错

Absolutely wrong; completely incorrect.

Large intestine; the part of the digestive tract that absorbs water and forms stool.

A large venue, major stage, or grand setting; a big scene.

daai6 coeng4 gon1 kwan2

大腸桿菌大肠杆菌

Escherichia coli (E. coli); a bacterium that lives in the intestines.

daai6 coeng4 min2

大場面大场面

An important occasion or a big scene.

Agar; agar-agar.

A major tournament, competition, or match.

daai6 coi3 gou1

Agar jelly; a cold sweet dessert made by boiling agar with sugar and water until dissolved and set.

daai6 coi3 gou1

Agar jelly; a traditional gelatinous dessert made from agar.

daai6 coi4 siu2 jung6

To use highly talented people for simple, unimportant work; to waste talent.

Steerage; the lowest decks of a passenger ship, typically used for carrying lower-class passengers.

A large factory, major manufacturer, or a prestigious large enterprise.

A large bed, such as a queen or king-sized bed.

A queen-size or king-size bed.

Capital letters written in cursive script.

Tai Chung, a place in Hong Kong.

Head chef or chef de cuisine.

Compendium or encyclopedia; a book containing complete information on a specific field.

daai6 daa2 ceot1 sau2

To come to blows; to start a fierce physical fight out of anger.

daai6 daa2 zit3 kau3

To fall far short of expectations, perform worse than usual, or be greatly diminished.

Greatly, enormously, or to a high degree.

daai6 daai6 daam6

Taking a big mouthful; biting, eating, or drinking with a wide open mouth.

daai6 daai6 siu2 siu2

All, both big and small; regardless of size.

daai6 daai6 waa6 waa6

大大話話大大话话

At least, as a rough estimate; approximately.

Bold, daring, and courageous; also used to describe being audacious or overstepping boundaries.

Large scale, major, or serious, typically referring to an incident, case, or disaster.

daai6 daap6 seoi2

To have a lot of money; very wealthy.

daai6 daap6 seoi2

大疊水大叠水

Extremely wealthy or loaded with cash.

daai6 daat3 dei6

A historical open-air night market in Hong Kong, featuring flea markets, food stalls, and performances.

Senior triad member; any triad rank above an ordinary junior member.

Roughly, generally, or mostly.

A great emperor, or a sarcastic term for an arrogant and troublesome person.

Headlights of a vehicle, including both high and low beams.

Soybean; soya bean.