daai6 sai3大細大细
Jyutpingdaai6 sai3
Yaledaaih sai
Definition
Size; the measurement of dimensions, volume, or area.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical dimensions or scale of an object rather than abstract concepts. It is frequently used in casual comparisons to describe whether things are uniform or mismatched. When discussing people, it often implies physical stature or build.
Examples
Is the size of these shoes okay for you to wear?
The sizes of those two people are about the same.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the gambling game 買大細, which refers to the specific game of Sic Bo. Using it to describe the size of a person's age or seniority is incorrect; use 大細路 or 年紀 instead.
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