dei6 tau4地頭地头
Jyutpingdei6 tau4
Yaledeih tàuh
Definition
An area or territory that one is familiar with.
colloquialplacespeople
How it's used
Often implies a sense of territorial authority or local expertise. It is frequently used to explain why someone is the best person to guide others through a specific neighborhood or to handle local affairs. Using this word suggests you have spent significant time in a place and know its hidden gems or social dynamics.
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This area is my turf, ask me if you want to know where to eat.
You are here for the first time, be careful since you are not familiar with the area.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin term 地頭蛇, which carries a negative connotation of a local thug or bully. In Cantonese, 地頭 is neutral and simply refers to one's home turf or familiar territory.
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Grammar guides
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