daai6 hei3大器
Jyutpingdaai6 hei3
Yaledaaih hei
Definition
A person of great talent, influence, or success; a great vessel or treasure.
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How it's used
Often used in the phrase 成大器 to describe someone who achieves significant success or holds a position of great influence. It carries a sense of potential that is realized over time, reflecting the philosophical idea that true talent takes time to mature. While it can be used to praise a child, it is most commonly applied to young adults or those in the early stages of their careers.
Examples
You could tell even when he was young that he would be someone important.
Do you think he will become a successful person in the future?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the idiom 大器晚成, which specifically refers to someone who achieves success later in life. Using 大器 alone implies greatness or high potential, whereas the four character idiom carries the specific nuance of a delayed but grand outcome.
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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.
