haa6 dai1下低
Jyutpinghaa6 dai1
Yalehah dāi
Definition
Below, under, or a lower place.
colloquialplaces
How it's used
Commonly used to refer to a physical location directly underneath or downstairs. It carries a more informal, spatial nuance compared to the more neutral 下面. It is frequently used in casual conversation when pointing out something on a lower floor or a spot beneath an object.
Examples
They live in the unit below mine.
Related words
Common phrases
to be located below
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean abstract concepts like 'under' a rule or 'under' pressure, as it is strictly reserved for physical locations.
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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.
