dak1 haan4得閑得闲

Jyutpingdak1 haan4

Yaledāk hàahn

Definition

Free; not busy; having spare time.

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How it's used

This term is the standard way to express being free or having spare time in casual conversation. It functions as an adjective, so it is often preceded by the adverb 好 when describing a state of being quite free. It is frequently used to initiate social plans or to politely decline an invitation by stating one is not free.

Examples

nei5你ting1聽jat6日dak1得haan4閑m4唔dak1得haan4閑aa4呀？

Are you free tomorrow?

ngo5我gam1今jat6日hou2好mong4忙，ting1聽jat6日sin1先dak1得haan4閑。

I am very busy today, I will be free tomorrow.

Common phrases

dak1得haan4閑jam2飲caa4茶

Let's have tea when you are free

dak1得haan4閑zoi3再king1傾

Let's talk more when you are free

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 得閒, which is the standard written form. While they are identical in meaning, 得閑 is the common colloquial spelling used in text messages and informal writing.