daai6 go3 zai2大個仔大个仔
Jyutpingdaai6 go3 zai2
Yaledaaih go jái
Definition
Grown up or mature, specifically referring to a boy or a man.
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How it's used
Used primarily to address or describe young males who are expected to show more responsibility or maturity. It carries a tone of parental or elder guidance, often implying that the person should stop acting like a child. While it literally refers to size, the focus is entirely on behavioral maturity and social expectations.
Examples
You are a grown man now, you need to learn to take care of yourself.
Now that the kid has grown up, he cannot be so willful in his actions anymore.
Related words
Common phrases
has grown up
Common mistake
Do not use this for females, as it is gender specific. For females, use 大個女 instead.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
