daai6 hou6大號大号
Jyutpingdaai6 hou6
Yaledaaih houh
Definition
Tuba; a large brass instrument used for playing low-pitched notes.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the musical instrument, though the term can occasionally be confused with the slang for using the restroom. In a musical context, it is almost always paired with the verb 吹. It is a standard term used in school orchestras and professional settings alike.
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zi1支jīExamples
He really likes playing the tuba.
Do you know where one can buy a tuba?
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Common phrases
to play the tuba
Common mistake
Avoid using this term to mean 'large size' for clothing or objects, as that is understood as 大碼. Using it to mean 'going to the bathroom' is a common euphemism, so context is key to avoiding confusion.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
