dei6 haa6地下
Jyutpingdei6 haa6
Yaledeih hah
Definition
Underground; the space beneath the ground.
colloquialplacestransport
How it's used
Commonly refers to the floor of a room or the ground outside rather than just subterranean spaces. When used in the context of transport, it specifically refers to the MTR system. It is rarely used to describe things buried deep beneath the surface, where 地底 is preferred.
Examples
He dropped his wallet on the floor.
Do you know where to catch the subway?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse it with the English concept of underground, but in daily life, it is the standard way to say floor, such as when something falls or needs cleaning.
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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.
