daai6 saai1大嘥
Jyutpingdaai6 saai1
Yaledaaih sāai
Definition
Wasteful; failing to make efficient use of resources or good opportunities.
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How it's used
Often used to describe someone who lacks appreciation for the value of resources, whether it is food, money, or time. It carries a slightly judgmental or scolding tone, implying that the person is being reckless or foolish. It is frequently personified as 大嘥鬼, a character used in local environmental campaigns to discourage food waste.
Examples
You bought so much food, that is really wasteful.
Related words
Common phrases
a wasteful person
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 嘥氣, which specifically refers to wasting one's breath or effort on something futile. While both share the character 嘥, 大嘥 is primarily about the misuse of tangible resources or opportunities.
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