daa2 baa2 zai2打靶仔

Jyutpingdaa2 baa2 zai2

Yaledá bá jái

Definition

A term of abuse used to scold a young male, often by parents toward their son.

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How it's used

Originally referring to a target in shooting practice, this term has evolved into a common, slightly harsh way for parents to express frustration with a son who is being disobedient or lazy. It carries a sense of exasperation rather than true malice, though it is definitely not a term of endearment. Using it towards someone else's child can be seen as quite rude or aggressive.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

nei5你nei1呢go3個daa2打baa2靶zai2仔jau6又heoi3去zo2咗bin1邊aa3呀？

Where have you gone off to again, you little rascal?

sing4成jat6日gwaa3掛zyu6住wun6玩，zan1真hai6係daa2打baa2靶zai2仔jat1一go3個。

Always just thinking about playing, what a useless brat.

Common phrases

ni1呢go3個daa2打baa2靶zai2仔

this little rascal

Common mistake

Avoid using this word in formal settings or with people you do not know well, as it is strictly colloquial and carries a strong scolding tone. It is specifically gendered and is only used to refer to males.