daai6 cin1 sai3 gaai3大千世界
Jyutpingdaai6 cin1 sai3 gaai3
Yaledaaih chīn sai gaai
Definition
The vast and boundless world, or the universe in Buddhist cosmology.
- the vast, boundless world; the kaleidoscope of life
- literarythe great chiliocosm; the universe in Buddhist cosmology
neutralother
How it's used
While originating from Buddhist cosmology to describe a vast universe, this phrase is used in daily life to emphasize the sheer diversity and unpredictability of human experience. It often carries a sense of wonder or resignation when encountering strange or unexpected situations. It is far more common in literary or reflective contexts than in casual small talk.
Examples
In this vast world, you can find all kinds of people.
In this vast world, who could guess what the future holds?
Related words
Common phrases
the world is full of wonders
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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.
