daai6 nang4大能
Jyutpingdaai6 nang4
Yaledaaih nàhng
Definition
Almighty power; great or divine power.
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How it's used
This term is almost exclusively used in religious or highly formal contexts, particularly within Christian discourse to describe divine power. It carries a sense of majesty and supernatural capability that distinguishes it from everyday words for strength or ability. Using it in casual conversation to describe human physical strength or political influence will sound unnatural or overly dramatic.
Examples
He seems to have a kind of power that can help people solve problems.
This is the power of God, it is not something an ordinary person can do.
Related words
Common phrases
the power of God
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the Cantonese slang term 大能, which is a vulgar expletive used to express extreme frustration or emphasis. Ensure the context is strictly religious or literary to avoid using the offensive homophone.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
