daai6 saan1 po4大山婆
Jyutpingdaai6 saan1 po4
Yaledaaih sāan pòh
Definition
A derogatory term for a tall, heavy-set, or masculine woman.
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How it's used
This term carries a derogatory and offensive tone, specifically targeting a woman's physical size and perceived lack of femininity. It is used to mock someone who is tall and heavy-set, often implying they are clumsy or aggressive. Avoid using this word as it is considered body-shaming and rude.
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She is always teased for being a big, burly woman.
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Common phrases
to mock someone as a big, burly woman
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a neutral description of height or weight, but it is strictly an insult. Using it to describe someone will likely cause offense and is not a polite way to comment on appearance.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.



