daai6 waa4大華大华
Jyutpingdaai6 waa4
Yaledaaih wàh
Definition
Great China; a historical or broad geographical term for China.
neutralplaces
How it's used
Used primarily as a proper noun for businesses or organizations, this term carries a sense of scale and traditional prestige. It is frequently encountered in the names of supermarkets or restaurants, often signaling a focus on authentic or imported goods from the mainland. Unlike generic descriptors, it functions almost exclusively as a formal title rather than a descriptive adjective for size.
Examples
They want to go to the Great China supermarket to buy things.
Do you know where Great China is?
Related words
Common phrases
Great China Supermarket
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.



