daai6 daai6 siu2 siu2大大小小
Jyutpingdaai6 daai6 siu2 siu2
Yaledaaih daaih síu síu
Definition
All, both big and small; regardless of size.
colloquialdescriptionsdaily actions
How it's used
Emphasizes the inclusion of every single item within a group, often used to highlight that nothing has been overlooked. It frequently appears in contexts involving chores, responsibilities, or collections of objects. The phrase carries a sense of thoroughness and completeness that simple words like 全部 do not convey.
Examples
He is responsible for everything in the house, big or small.
Related words
Common phrases
matters of all sizes
things of all sizes
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a single object that is medium-sized, as it specifically refers to the variety of sizes within a group. It is not a synonym for 中等.
Grammar color guide
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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.
