doi6殆
Jyutpingdoi6
Yaledoih
Definition
Dangerous, to endanger, probably, or exhausted.
- literarydangerous; perilous; to endanger
- literaryprobably; almost; mostly
- literaryexhausted; tired out
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How it's used
While this character appears in formal written Chinese to mean dangerous or exhausted, it is rarely used in modern spoken Cantonese. Most speakers prefer using 危險 or 牙煙 to describe dangerous situations. Using 殆 in casual conversation will sound overly literary or archaic to most Hong Kongers.
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Do not confuse this with 怠, which means lazy or negligent. They look similar but have distinct meanings and are not interchangeable.
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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.
