dik1 gam3 daai1的咁大
Jyutpingdik1 gam3 daai1
Yaledīk gam dāai
Definition
Tiny; very small.
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How it's used
This expression is used to emphasize a surprisingly small size, often accompanied by a hand gesture showing a tiny gap between the thumb and index finger. It functions as a predicate adjective and is frequently used to express disbelief or to downplay the capacity of something. Note that the character 得 is used here as a colloquial variant for only or just.
Related words
Common phrases
only this big
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a literal measurement, but it is highly subjective and emotive. It is not used for formal descriptions of size, such as in a real estate listing or technical manual.
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