daai6 bou2大寶大宝
Jyutpingdaai6 bou2
Yaledaaih bóu
Definition
The imperial throne.
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How it's used
Refers exclusively to the imperial throne or the supreme power of a monarch in historical or dramatic contexts. It carries a formal and literary weight, often appearing in period dramas or historical novels rather than daily speech. Using it in a modern context sounds intentionally theatrical or sarcastic.
Examples
Who can inherit the throne?
Related words
Common phrases
to ascend the throne
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the common term 寶貝 for a precious object or a term of endearment for a child. It is strictly limited to the political or royal sense of a throne.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
