daai6 zek3 leoi4 leoi4大隻騾騾大只骡骡
Jyutpingdaai6 zek3 leoi4 leoi4
Yaledaaih jek lèuih lèuih
Definition
Strongly built, big, and muscular.
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How it's used
Focuses on the physical bulk of a person, often implying that their size is disproportionate or clumsy. It carries a slightly derogatory or mocking tone, suggesting the person is all brawn and little brain or simply unrefined. While it can describe women, it is most frequently applied to men who are physically imposing.
Examples
He is such a big, burly guy, why is he afraid of these things?
Look at that big brute, always bullying people around.
Related words
Common phrases
just like a big brute
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone you genuinely admire for their fitness, as the term implies a lack of grace or intelligence. Use 健碩 instead if you want to give a compliment about someone's physique.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
