daa2 daai6 cek3 lak6打大赤肋

Jyutpingdaa2 daai6 cek3 lak6

Yaledá daaih chek lahk

Definition

To be stripped to the waist; shirtless.

colloquialclothingdaily actions

How it's used

Focuses specifically on the state of being shirtless in a casual or informal setting, often implying a lack of formality or decorum. While it literally references the armpit area, the phrase describes the entire upper body being exposed. It is rarely used in professional or polite contexts, as it carries a slightly rugged or unrefined connotation.

Examples

tin1天hei3氣gam3咁jit6熱，nei5你zou6做mat1乜daa2打daai6大cek3赤喺hai2街gaai1行？

It is so hot, why are you walking on the street shirtless?

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日daa2打daai6大cek3赤喺hai2屋uk1企kei2睇tai2電din6視。

He is always shirtless at home watching TV.

Common phrases

daa2打daai6大cek3赤haang4行gaai1街

walking on the street shirtless

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with simply being naked, as it specifically refers to the upper body being bare. It is also not used for women, as the term carries a strong cultural association with men exposing their chests in public spaces.