daai6 bei2大脾
Jyutpingdaai6 bei2
Yaledaaih béi
Definition
Thigh; the upper part of the leg between the hip and the knee.
colloquialbody
How it's used
Refers specifically to the upper part of the leg, distinguishing it from the lower leg or calf. While it sounds perfectly normal in casual conversation, it is considered informal and should be avoided in medical or formal contexts where the more clinical term 大腿 is preferred.
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zek3隻jekExamples
What are those marks on your thigh?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with the Cantonese word for chicken thigh, which is also called 大脾 in a culinary context. Context is usually sufficient to distinguish between the body part and the food item.
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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.
