daai6 faan1 syu2大番薯
Jyutpingdaai6 faan1 syu2
Yaledaaih fāan syú
Definition
A stupid person; a fool.
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How it's used
Using this term implies a specific kind of slow-wittedness or lack of common sense, often suggesting someone is physically present but mentally absent or unresponsive. It carries a slightly playful or mocking tone rather than being a harsh or aggressive insult. The imagery of a potato highlights a lack of sharpness or reaction.
Measure word
gau6嚿gauhExamples
Why are you standing there like a complete idiot?
He is really a fool, he doesn't even know this.
Related words
Common phrases
like a complete idiot
Common mistake
Remember that the measure word for this term is 嚿, which is typically used for solid, chunky objects, reinforcing the idea of the person being dense or immovable.
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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.
