daai6 ban6 zoeng6大笨象
Jyutpingdaai6 ban6 zoeng6
Yaledaaih bahn jeuhng
Definition
An elephant, or a nickname for HSBC Holdings.
- elephant
- slangHSBC Holdings, named for its massive market capitalization
colloquialanimalsmoney
How it's used
Refers to the elephant as an animal, but carries a strong secondary meaning in local finance as a nickname for HSBC. The term highlights the bank's massive market capitalization and historical dominance in the Hong Kong stock market. It often implies a sense of sluggishness or lack of growth, reflecting how the stock price has remained stagnant for many years compared to more volatile or faster-growing tech stocks.
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zek3隻jekExamples
Let's go to the zoo to see the elephants.
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Common mistake
Do not use this term in a formal business report or professional setting, as it is strictly a colloquial nickname. When referring to the animal in a scientific or formal context, use 象 or 大象 instead.
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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.
