daai6 sek6大石

Jyutpingdaai6 sek6

Yaledaaih sehk

Uncommon

Definition

Big rocks or large stones; people with power and authority.

big rocks; large stones
figurativepeople with power and authority

colloquialpeopledescriptions

How it's used

Beyond the literal meaning of a large boulder, this term is frequently used metaphorically to describe someone who holds significant influence or power. It can also refer to a person who is stubborn, unmoving, or acts as an obstacle to progress. When used in a social context, it often implies that the person is difficult to sway or move once they have made a decision.

Measure word

gau6嚿gauh

Examples

keoi5佢bui3背ging2景hou2好ngaang6硬，hai6係go3個daai6大sek6石lai2嚟㗎。

He has a strong background, he is a big shot.

nei5你m4唔hou2好zou6做daai6大sek6石zo2阻zyu6住jan4人haang4行lou6路。

Don't be a big rock blocking everyone's way.

Common phrases

bun1搬daai6大sek6石

to move a big rock (often used to mean creating trouble for oneself)

Common mistake

Be careful not to confuse this with the Mandarin usage of similar terms, as the metaphorical sense of a powerful person is specific to Cantonese slang. Using it to describe a literal heavy object is fine, but calling a person a 大石 can sound quite blunt or critical.