daai6 gai3大計大计
Jyutpingdaai6 gai3
Yaledaaih gai
Definition
A plan, project, or grand scheme.
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How it's used
Often carries a slightly ironic or hyperbolic tone when used in casual conversation. While it literally means a grand plan, it is frequently applied to relatively minor personal goals or even schemes that might not actually succeed. Using it can make your speech sound more expressive and slightly dramatic compared to the neutral 計劃.
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go3個goExamples
He is working on a big plan lately, it seems like a huge deal.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this in formal business reports or serious academic writing, as it sounds too colloquial and potentially sarcastic. Stick to 計劃 or 方案 for professional contexts.
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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.
