daai6 siu3 je4大少爺大少爷
Jyutpingdaai6 siu3 je4
Yaledaaih siu yèh
Definition
Eldest son of a wealthy family, or a spoiled man who spends extravagantly without working.
- respectful term of address for a wealthy family's eldest son
- figurativean idle, spoiled man who spends money extravagantly but does not work
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How it's used
Originally referring to the eldest son of a wealthy household, this term has evolved into a sarcastic label for any man who acts entitled and lazy. It implies a lack of independence and a reliance on others for financial support. Using it towards someone is a direct critique of their character rather than a literal description of their family status.
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go3個goExamples
He acts like a spoiled rich kid all the time and does nothing.
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Common phrases
to act like a spoiled rich kid
Common mistake
Avoid using this to address a real eldest son in a formal or respectful context, as it will likely be interpreted as an insult implying they are useless or spoiled.
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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.
