daan1 to1單拖单拖
Jyutpingdaan1 to1
Yaledāan tō
Definition
To do something alone, solo, or without a partner.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Originally a slang term for going somewhere by oneself, it has evolved to describe someone who is currently not in a romantic relationship. It carries a slightly playful or casual tone, often used when teasing friends about their relationship status. While it can mean being solo in a social setting, its most common use is to describe the state of being unattached.
Examples
He recently went traveling alone, he seems quite happy.
Related words
Common phrases
to go somewhere alone
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin term 單身, which is more formal. Using 單拖 in a professional or formal setting can sound overly casual or even disrespectful.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
