daai6 ze2大姐

Jyutpingdaai6 ze2

Yaledaaih jé

名詞Common

Definition

Address for a woman, used either respectfully to an older woman or with annoyance and contempt.

respectful term of address for a relatively older woman
term of address for a woman when expressing annoyance or contempt

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How it's used

Using this term is a way to signal immediate irritation or a sense of superiority over a stranger. It is almost exclusively used in confrontational situations, such as when someone is cutting in line or acting unreasonably. While it literally means eldest sister, it carries a sharp, dismissive tone that is far from polite.

Examples

daai6大ze2姐，nei5你paai4排deoi2隊paai4排hau6後min6面dak1得m4唔dak1得aa4呀？

Hey lady, could you please queue at the back?

daai6大ze2姐，nei5你gaau2搞co3錯zo2咗laa3喇，m4唔hai6係gam3咁joeng2樣zou6做㗎。

Look lady, you've got it wrong, that's not how you do it.

Common phrases

daai6大ze2姐，nei5你zou6做mat1乜je5嘢aa4呀？

Hey lady, what are you doing?

Common mistake

Avoid using this to address someone you actually respect or want to be friendly with, as it will likely be perceived as an insult or a provocation. It is not a neutral way to get a woman's attention.