daai6 si3大肆
Jyutpingdaai6 si3
Yaledaaih si
Definition
Wantonly; without any scruples or restraint.
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How it's used
Focuses on actions performed with complete disregard for social norms or consequences, often implying a sense of excess or lack of inhibition. It is frequently paired with verbs related to communication or destruction, such as 宣揚, 批評, or 破壞. Unlike casual descriptions of behavior, this term carries a formal or literary weight even when used in spoken Cantonese, often signaling that the speaker finds the behavior particularly egregious or excessive.
Examples
They are criticizing that movie without any restraint.
Why do you have to go around publicizing this matter so widely?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simple enthusiasm or excitement, as it carries a negative connotation of being reckless or over-the-top. It is not a synonym for simply doing something a lot, but rather doing it in a way that ignores boundaries.
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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.
