daai6 jau5 zaam2 wok6大有斬獲大有斩获
Jyutpingdaai6 jau5 zaam2 wok6
Yaledaaih yáuh jáam wohk
Definition
To make great gains or achieve significant results.
colloquialshoppingwork
How it's used
Originally a literary term describing a successful hunt or military raid, this phrase is now used humorously or emphatically to describe any productive outcome. It is frequently applied to shopping trips where one finds many items on sale or hard to find goods. Using it for minor daily tasks can sound slightly hyperbolic, which adds a playful tone to the conversation.
Examples
He went shopping today and got a lot of great stuff.
Related words
Common phrases
to have a great harvest or gain
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with literal hunting, as it is almost exclusively used metaphorically for personal success or material acquisition. It is not appropriate for formal business reports or serious academic writing.
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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.
