daai6 siu2 ze2大小姐
Jyutpingdaai6 siu2 ze2
Yaledaaih síu jé
Definition
The eldest daughter of a family, or a spoiled and bratty woman from a wealthy background.
- respectful term for the eldest daughter of a household, usually unmarried
- figurativea spoiled, pampered, or bratty woman, typically from a rich family
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
While originally a respectful term for the eldest daughter in a traditional household, it is now frequently used sarcastically to describe someone who acts entitled or pampered. It carries a strong connotation of someone who is used to being served and lacks basic life skills or empathy. Calling someone this to their face is almost always a critique of their behavior rather than a formal title.
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go3個goExamples
Missy, where do you want to go play again?
Related words
Common phrases
spoiled brat attitude
Common mistake
Do not use this as a polite way to address a young woman in a professional or casual setting, as it will likely be interpreted as an insult or a comment on her spoiled nature.
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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.
