daa2 taai1打呔
Jyutpingdaa2 taai1
Yaledá tāai
Definition
To wear or tie a necktie.
colloquialclothingwork
How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of knotting a necktie or wearing one as part of an outfit. While it functions as a verb, it is almost exclusively used in formal or business contexts where a dress code is required. It is common to hear people complain about having to wear one by saying 唔鍾意打呔.
Examples
Do you need to wear a tie for your job interview today?
He wears a tie to work every day and looks very professional.
Common phrases
to wear a tie to work
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the general verb 戴, which is used for accessories like glasses, hats, or watches. Since a tie involves knotting, 打 is the correct verb, whereas 戴 would be grammatically incorrect here.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
