daai6 geoi2大舉大举
Jyutpingdaai6 geoi2
Yaledaaih géui
Definition
On a large scale; massively; in a grand manner.
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How it's used
Focuses on the intensity and scale of an action, often implying a coordinated or strategic effort rather than just a large quantity. It carries a formal or journalistic tone, frequently appearing in news reports about business expansion, military movements, or government policies. Using it in casual, everyday conversation about small personal tasks can sound overly dramatic or unnatural.
Examples
They are making a massive push into overseas markets.
The company is hiring staff on a massive scale.
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Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe simple physical size or volume, as it specifically refers to the scale of an action or movement. It is not interchangeable with words like 大量 or 好多 when describing static objects or amounts.
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