daai6 hap6大俠大侠
Jyutpingdaai6 hap6
Yaledaaih hahp
Definition
A chivalrous martial artist or hero in traditional Chinese culture, literature, and folklore.
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How it's used
Often used in a slightly teasing or sarcastic tone when someone tries to be a hero in a situation where they might be better off staying out of it. While it refers to legendary figures from wuxia novels, applying it to a friend implies they are being overly dramatic or meddlesome. It carries a sense of performative justice rather than genuine martial prowess.
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wai6位waihExamples
He is like a chivalrous hero, helping out whenever he sees someone in trouble.
Do you think you're some kind of hero? Don't go sticking your neck out for others.
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Common phrases
a chivalrous hero of the martial arts world
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a real-life martial artist or athlete, as it specifically evokes the fictional, romanticized archetype of the wandering swordsman.
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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.
