daai6 sai3 gaai3大世界
Jyutpingdaai6 sai3 gaai3
Yaledaaih sai gaai
Definition
The big wide world; the world at large.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used as a proper noun for specific amusement parks or entertainment venues, most famously the historical Da Shijie in Shanghai. It carries a nostalgic tone, often evoking memories of old-fashioned entertainment or childhood outings. It is rarely used to describe the literal 'big world' in a philosophical or geographical sense.
Examples
They often went to the Great World to play when they were little.
Do you know where the Great World is?
Related words
Common phrases
go to the Great World
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