dai1 fei1低飛低飞
Jyutpingdai1 fei1
Yaledāi fēi
Definition
To fly low; to fly at a low altitude.
colloquialnaturetransport
How it's used
Used primarily to describe the movement of birds, insects, or aircraft operating near the ground. It carries a sense of proximity to the surface rather than just a state of being low. While it functions as a verb, it is often paired with directional particles like 過 to indicate the path of travel.
Examples
The bird flew low over our heads.
Why does the plane have to fly low?
Related words
Common phrases
flew past at a low altitude
flying low the whole time
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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.
