daai6 siu2 siu2大少少
Jyutpingdaai6 siu2 siu2
Yaledaaih síu síu
Definition
A little bit bigger, larger, or older.
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How it's used
Adding 少少 after an adjective is the standard way to express a slight degree of difference in Cantonese. It functions similarly to the suffix -er in English, but it is much more flexible and can be applied to almost any descriptive adjective. You will often hear it used when comparing two items or suggesting a minor adjustment to a preference.
Examples
This shirt is a little bit big, do you have a smaller size?
Common phrases
a little bit bigger is better
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use 比較 or 更加 to express a small difference, but those words imply a more significant or formal comparison. Using 少少 keeps the tone casual and natural for everyday shopping or casual conversation.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
