daai6 cou2大草
Jyutpingdaai6 cou2
Yaledaaih chóu
Definition
Capital letters written in cursive script.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the cursive or uppercase style of Latin alphabet letters taught in schools. It is frequently contrasted with 細草, which refers to lowercase letters. While it literally translates to big grass, it is the standard term used in Hong Kong classrooms to describe capitalization.
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go3個goExamples
When you write your name, you need to use a capital letter at the beginning.
Why does this word need to be written in capital letters?
Related words
Common phrases
to write in capital letters
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the general concept of uppercase letters, but it specifically carries the nuance of the handwritten style taught in local English lessons.
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Grammar guides
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