daai6 tau4 fat6大頭佛大头佛
Jyutpingdaai6 tau4 fat6
Yaledaaih tàuh faht
Definition
Big-headed Buddha, or a big mess and trouble.
- a big problem; trouble; a big mess
- a large, smiley Buddha mask used in traditional lion and dragon dances
colloquialotherpeople
How it's used
Originally referring to the oversized mask worn by performers in lion dances, this term has evolved to describe any chaotic situation that is difficult to resolve. It carries a sense of being overwhelmed by a problem that is public, messy, or hard to contain. It is frequently used with the verb 搞 to describe the act of creating such a predicament.
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You've caused such a huge mess, how are you going to clean it up?
This time it's a real disaster, none of us know what to do.
Related words
Common phrases
to cause a huge mess
to clean up a big mess
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with literal descriptions of someone having a large head. It is strictly used to describe a problematic situation or a mess.
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