daai6 paai2大牌
Jyutpingdaai6 paai2
Yaledaaih páai
Definition
Arrogant, haughty, or putting on airs; can also refer to a very good hand in card games or mahjong.
- arrogant; haughty; self-important; putting on airs
- a very good hand in card games or mahjong
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How it's used
Originally referring to a celebrity with a high status or a top-tier hand in card games, the term has evolved into a common way to describe someone who acts entitled or condescending. It is frequently used to criticize people who demand special treatment or behave as if they are more important than those around them.
Examples
She is so arrogant, she always makes people wait for her.
Related words
Common phrases
very arrogant
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 大排檔, which refers to an open-air food stall. While they sound similar, 大牌 describes a personality trait, whereas 大排檔 is a specific type of local eatery.
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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.
