dik1 sik1的骰

Jyutpingdik1 sik1

Yaledīk sīk

Definition

Tiny, cute, and delicate.

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How it's used

Often used to describe objects that are small in a cute or aesthetically pleasing way. It carries a positive connotation of being delicate or compact, rather than just physically small. You will frequently hear it used for accessories, miniature food items, or small pets.

Examples

ni1呢go3個sau2手doi2袋hou2好dik1的sik1骰，hou2好can3襯nei5你aa4呀。

This handbag is so tiny, it really suits you.

nei5你maai5買zo2咗go3個gam3咁dik1的sik1骰ge3嘅daan6蛋gou1糕faan1返lai4嚟？

You bought such a tiny cake back?

Common phrases

hou2好dik1的sik1骰

very tiny

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the Mandarin particle 的, as the pronunciation is completely different. In Cantonese, it is pronounced like the English word "deck" followed by "die", and it is strictly an adjective.