daai6 zi6 bou3大字報大字报
Jyutpingdaai6 zi6 bou3
Yaledaaih jih bou
Definition
Big-character poster; a wall poster written in large letters and pasted in public.
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How it's used
Historically associated with political campaigns in mainland China, the term is now often used metaphorically in Hong Kong to describe any public display of grievances or accusations. It implies a public, confrontational, or highly visible way of airing complaints rather than a simple notice or advertisement. Using it to refer to a standard poster or flyer can sound overly dramatic or politically charged.
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zoeng1張jēungExamples
There is a large-character poster stuck on the wall.
Related words
Common phrases
to put up a large-character poster
to tear down a large-character poster
Common mistake
Do not use this to refer to a standard commercial advertisement or a simple notice, as it carries a strong connotation of public shaming or protest.
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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.
