daai6 paang4大朋
Jyutpingdaai6 paang4
Yaledaaih pàahng
Definition
Everyone; the public.
colloquialpeople
How it's used
Refers to a collective group of people or the general public in a very informal, spoken way. It carries a sense of shared knowledge or common consensus among a group, often used when implying that something is common knowledge or widely accepted. It is significantly more casual than using terms like 大家.
Examples
What does everyone like to eat?
Related words
Common mistake
Often confused with 大家, which is the standard way to say everyone. Using 大朋 in formal writing or professional settings will sound unnatural or overly colloquial, as it is strictly a spoken term.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
