dau6 deng1豆丁

Jyutpingdau6 deng1

Yaledauh dēng

Definition

A kid or small child.

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How it's used

Used primarily to describe young children in a slightly affectionate or teasing manner. It carries a sense of smallness and cuteness, similar to calling someone a "toddler" or "little rascal." It is rarely used in formal settings or when speaking about children in a serious or professional context.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

go2嗰go3個dau6豆deng1丁jau6又hai2喺dou6度dou2搗daan2蛋laa3喇。

That little kid is making trouble again.

nei5你gei2幾si4時saang1生go3個dau6豆deng1丁bei2畀ngo5我wun6玩aa4呀？

When are you going to have a kid for me to play with?

Common phrases

sai3細dau6豆deng1丁

tiny little kid

Common mistake

Avoid using this term to address a child directly if you want to sound respectful, as it can come across as overly casual or dismissive. It is better used when talking about children to other adults.