gau3 daam2 sei2夠膽死够胆死
Jyutpinggau3 daam2 sei2
Yalegau dáam séi
Definition
Audacious or daring enough to do something with complete disregard for consequences or common doctrine.
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How it's used
Expresses a sense of audacity that borders on recklessness or social defiance. It carries a nuance of disbelief or judgment, often used when someone crosses a line that others would avoid for fear of consequences. While it literally references death, it is frequently applied to minor social transgressions or bold acts of impudence.
Examples
He even dares to scold the boss; he really isn't afraid of death.
Do you really have the nerve to say such things in front of him?
Related words
Common phrases
to be daring enough to do anything
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is simply brave or courageous in a positive sense, as it implies a lack of proper caution or respect for authority.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
