dai6 dou6第度
Jyutpingdai6 dou6
Yaledaih douh
Definition
Another place; elsewhere.
colloquialplaces
How it's used
Functions as an adverbial phrase meaning elsewhere or somewhere else. It is highly colloquial and frequently appears in casual planning or when expressing a desire for change. Unlike the more formal 另外一個地方, this term feels natural and immediate in spoken interaction.
Examples
It is too noisy here, let's go somewhere else to talk.
Are you thinking of moving elsewhere for your career?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this in formal writing or professional emails, as it sounds too casual. It is strictly for spoken Cantonese and informal text messages.
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Grammar guides
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