daai6 zek3 lou2大隻佬大只佬
Jyutpingdaai6 zek3 lou2
Yaledaaih jek lóu
Definition
A muscular, strong, or well-built man.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to men with visibly large muscles, often implying a focus on bodybuilding or gym culture. While it can be used neutrally to describe someone's physique, it sometimes carries a slightly playful or mocking tone depending on the context. It is rarely used to describe someone who is simply tall or large in stature without the muscular definition.
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That muscular guy is always lifting weights at the gym.
Did you see a muscular guy walk past just now?
Related words
Common phrases
gym-going muscular guy
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is just overweight or fat, as it specifically highlights muscle mass. Calling a non-muscular person a 大隻佬 will likely be perceived as sarcastic or confusing.
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