daai6 taam1大貪大贪
Jyutpingdaai6 taam1
Yaledaaih tāam
Definition
Extremely greedy; voracious, insatiable, or corrupt.
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How it's used
Describes someone who is insatiable or wants more than what is reasonable. It is frequently used to criticize people who are never satisfied with their share or who engage in corrupt practices for personal gain. The term carries a strong negative connotation and is often used in a judgmental or scolding tone.
Examples
He is very greedy and wants to take everything.
You are so greedy, be careful that you end up with nothing.
Related words
Common phrases
insatiable greed
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 貪心, which is a more general term for being greedy or covetous. 大貪 implies a higher degree of excessiveness and is often used to describe someone who is brazenly seeking too much.
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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.
