daai6 daa2 zit3 kau3大打折扣
Jyutpingdaai6 daa2 zit3 kau3
Yaledaaih dá jit kau
Definition
To fall far short of expectations, perform worse than usual, or be greatly diminished.
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How it's used
Used to describe a significant reduction in quality, value, or effectiveness compared to an initial expectation or a previous standard. It is frequently employed in professional or formal contexts to discuss performance reviews or the failure of a strategy to meet its goals. While it implies a disappointment, it focuses more on the objective drop in quality rather than just the emotional reaction.
Examples
He is not in good shape today, so his performance is well below par.
Without the team leader, the whole plan is much less effective than expected.
Related words
Common phrases
performance falls short
effectiveness is greatly reduced
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a simple way to say something is cheap or on sale, but it specifically refers to a decline in quality or performance, not a price reduction.
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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.
