faat3 daai6發大发大
Jyutpingfaat3 daai6
Yalefat daih
Definition
An expansion of business [colloquial]
colloquialworkmoney
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the growth of a business or enterprise rather than physical size. It often implies a deliberate, strategic decision to scale up operations or take on more risk to achieve greater success. The phrase is frequently paired with 嚟做 to emphasize the active process of expansion.
Examples
keoi5 gaan1 pou3 tau2 faat3 daai6 zo2 ji1 gaa1 ceng2 zo2 hou2 do1 jan4 bong1 sau2
佢間舖頭發大咗，依家請咗好多人幫手。
His shop has expanded, and now he has hired many people to help.
nei5 nam2 zyu6 dim2 joeng2 zoeng1 le1 pun4 saang1 ji3 faat3 daai6 lai4 zou6 aa4
你諗住點樣將呢盤生意發大嚟做呀？
How do you plan to expand this business?
Related words
Common phrases
faat3 daai6 lai4 zou6
發大嚟做
to expand a business operation
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe the physical enlargement of an object, such as inflating a balloon or enlarging a photo. For physical size, use 放大 instead.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- 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.
