daai6 kei4大旗
Jyutpingdaai6 kei4
Yaledaaih kèih
Definition
A taxi driver's slang for a passenger traveling a long distance who pays a large fare.
colloquialtransportwork
How it's used
Drivers often use this term to describe a profitable trip that makes their shift worthwhile. It specifically refers to the passenger or the trip itself, implying a long distance that results in a high fare on the meter. You will mostly hear this in casual conversation between drivers at taxi stands or over the radio.
Measure word
zi1支jīExamples
I am lucky today, I got a long-distance passenger as soon as I started my shift.
Did you pick up any high-fare passengers today?
Related words
Common phrases
to pick up a long-distance passenger
a passenger paying a high fare
Common mistake
Do not use this term in general conversation with non-drivers, as it is strictly industry jargon. It is not a standard way to describe a rich person or a big spender in everyday life.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
