daai6 lap1 je5大粒嘢

Jyutpingdaai6 lap1 je5

Yaledaaih lāp yéh

Definition

An important or powerful person; a big shot.

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How it's used

This term carries a slightly informal or even cynical tone, often used by subordinates to describe someone in a high position without necessarily showing them deep respect. It is common in workplace environments to refer to upper management or visiting dignitaries. Using it implies a degree of distance between the speaker and the powerful person being described.

Measure word

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Examples

ting1聽jat6日jau5有daai6大nap1粒je5嘢lai4嚟si6視caat3察，daai6大gaa1家zap1執hou2好di1啲go3個wai2位。

A big shot is coming to inspect tomorrow, everyone tidy up your desks.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知tau4頭sin1先go2嗰go3個daai6大nap1粒je5嘢hai6係bin1邊go3個lai2嚟㗎？

Do you know who that big shot was just now?

Common phrases

gin3見daai6大nap1粒je5嘢

to meet a big shot

Common mistake

Avoid using this term directly to someone's face, as it can sound disrespectful or mocking. It is strictly a descriptor used when talking about someone in the third person.