daai6 dai2大抵
Jyutpingdaai6 dai2
Yaledaaih dái
Definition
Roughly, generally, or mostly.
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How it's used
Carries a slightly more formal or analytical tone compared to the very common 大概. It is frequently used when summarizing a situation or drawing a broad conclusion after considering several factors. While it functions similarly to roughly, it often implies a level of deduction or logical assessment rather than just a vague estimation.
Examples
This matter basically happened like this.
Do you think this plan is generally feasible?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 大概, but 大抵 is less common in casual, everyday speech and can sound slightly bookish or academic. Avoid using it when you are simply guessing a number or time, where 大概 or 差唔多 are much more natural choices.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
