dai6 mei1第尾
Jyutpingdai6 mei1
Yaledaih mēi
Definition
The very last; bottom of the list.
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How it's used
This term is used to describe the final position in a sequence, often implying a sense of being at the very back or bottom. It is frequently used in competitive contexts or when describing a queue. While it functions as an ordinal, it carries a more informal, spoken feel compared to the more neutral 最後.
Examples
You are at the very end of the line, hurry up.
Why is it that he always comes in last in exams?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to the last item in a list of objects in a formal or written context, as it is strictly colloquial and often carries a slightly negative connotation when referring to performance or rank.
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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.
