daai6 zi3大致

Jyutpingdaai6 zi3

Yaledaaih ji

副詞Uncommon

Definition

Roughly; nearly, but not entirely.

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How it's used

Functions as a formal adverb that often appears in professional or academic contexts to soften a statement. While it means nearly the same as 差唔多, it carries a more objective and analytical tone compared to the casual nature of 差唔多. It is frequently used when summarizing complex information or providing a general overview of a situation.

Examples

gin2件si6事daai6大zi3致gaau2搞dim6掂zo2咗，zing6淨faan1返di1啲sau2手mei5尾。

The matter is roughly settled, just some loose ends left.

nei5你daai6大zi3致ming4明m4唔ming4明ngo5我gong2講me1咩aa3呀？

Do you roughly understand what I am saying?

Common phrases

daai6大zi3致soeng1相tung4同

roughly the same

daai6大zi3致jyun4完sing4成

roughly completed

Common mistake

Learners often use it interchangeably with 差唔多 in casual conversation, but it can sound slightly stiff or overly formal if used in very relaxed settings. It is better suited for reports, meetings, or explaining processes rather than everyday small talk.