daai6 teoi2大腿
Jyutpingdaai6 teoi2
Yaledaaih téui
Definition
Thigh; the part of the leg between the hip and the knee.
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How it's used
大髀 is the standard spoken term for thigh in Cantonese, while 大腿 is considered more formal or written. Using 大腿 in casual conversation can sound slightly stiff or clinical, similar to using the word femur in English. Always prefer 大髀 when describing physical sensations like pain or muscle fatigue.
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tiu4條tìuhRelated words
Common mistake
Learners often default to the written form 大腿 because it matches Mandarin, but native speakers almost exclusively use 大髀 in daily life. Using 大腿 might make you sound like you are reading from a textbook.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
