daai6 mong4 jan4大忙人
Jyutpingdaai6 mong4 jan4
Yaledaaih mòhng yàhn
Definition
A very busy person; a busy bee.
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How it's used
This term is often used with a slight touch of irony or teasing, especially when addressing someone who is constantly unavailable. While it literally translates to a big busy person, it carries a social weight that implies the person is important or has many responsibilities that keep them away from leisure. It is commonly used in the third person to describe someone's lifestyle or directly to someone as a lighthearted complaint about their lack of availability.
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go3個goExamples
You busy bee, when will you have time for a meal?
Related words
Common phrases
to be a busy person
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe yourself in a professional setting, as it can sound self-important or overly dramatic. It is best reserved for friends or colleagues you know well.
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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.
