daai6 aat3大押
Jyutpingdaai6 aat3
Yaledaaih aat
Definition
Large pawnshop; character often used in pawnshop names.
colloquialmoneyplaces
How it's used
The term is specifically used in the names of pawn shops, often appearing on the iconic neon signs that feature a bat holding a coin. While it functions as a formal business designation, it is the standard way to refer to these establishments in daily life. You will rarely hear locals use the more generic term 當舖 in casual conversation.
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gaan1間gānExamples
There is a notice posted at the entrance of that pawn shop.
Do you know where there is a pawn shop nearby?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general shops or stores, as it is strictly reserved for licensed pawnbroking businesses. Using it to describe a regular second hand store would be incorrect.
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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.
