dai1 dyun1低端
Jyutpingdai1 dyun1
Yaledāi dyūn
Definition
Low-end; of a lower level or inferior quality.
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How it's used
Often used to describe products, services, or technology that lack quality or sophistication. It carries a slightly derogatory tone, implying that something is cheap or lacks prestige. While it can be used for people, it sounds quite harsh and rude when applied to individuals.
Examples
These products are very low-end, don't buy them.
Do you think this design is very low-end?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe people as it can be perceived as elitist or insulting. For general low quality, consider using 差 or 唔掂 instead.
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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.
