daai6 sou1大騷大骚
Jyutpingdaai6 sou1
Yaledaaih sōu
Definition
A large-scale show or performance; to put on a grand public display.
- a major variety show, gala, or large-scale performance
- slangto put on a grand public display or to show off in a big way
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How it's used
Primarily functions as a verb meaning to flaunt or exhibit something ostentatiously. When used as a noun, it refers to a grand-scale production or a high-profile event. The term carries a slightly critical undertone when describing personal behavior, implying that the person is being performative or seeking attention.
Examples
He is always showing off his designer brands on social media.
Tonight's concert is really a huge show.
Related words
Common phrases
to show off one's body
to show off one's strength or capabilities
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the English loanword show, which is commonly used in Cantonese as 騷. While 大騷 can mean a big show, using it to describe a person's behavior often carries a negative connotation of vanity that the simple English loanword does not necessarily imply.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
