gaa1 daai6 maa5加大碼加大码
Jyutpinggaa1 daai6 maa5
Yalegā daaih máh
Definition
Extra-large size (XL); the size above large.
colloquialshoppingclothing
How it's used
Used primarily in retail and clothing contexts to denote sizing beyond the standard large. It functions as a noun phrase, often appearing after the classifier 件 when referring to specific garments. It is the standard term for XL, replacing the need for English loanwords in most shopping scenarios.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
Does this shirt come in extra-large?
He bought me an extra-large jacket.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the verb 加大, which means to enlarge or increase the size of something. When referring to clothing sizes, always use the full term 加大碼 to avoid ambiguity.
Grammar color guide
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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.
