dai6遞递
Jyutpingdai6
Yaledaih
Definition
To hand; to pass; to give something to someone with one's hand.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Use this verb specifically for the physical act of extending your hand to transfer an object to someone nearby. It implies a direct, often short-distance movement, unlike giving something as a gift or sending it through the mail. It is frequently paired with directional particles like 畀, 嚟, or 去 to clarify the movement towards or away from the speaker.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 畀, which is a general verb for giving or letting. While 遞 describes the physical motion of passing, 畀 focuses on the transfer of possession or permission.
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Grammar guides
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