daai6 maa5大碼大码
Jyutpingdaai6 maa5
Yaledaaih máh
Definition
Large size, typically referring to clothing or footwear.
colloquialshoppingclothing
How it's used
Primarily used when shopping for clothing or footwear to specify size requirements. It acts as a noun phrase that can function as a direct object or a predicate adjective when describing an item. While it specifically refers to the size label, it is often paired with specific items like 衫 or 鞋 to clarify what is being discussed.
Examples
Does this shirt come in a large size?
He has a big build, so he must buy a large size to fit into it.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 巨大, which describes something physically massive or enormous in scale. Use 大碼 strictly for commercial sizing labels on consumer goods.
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Grammar guides
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