hau6 dai2後底后底
Jyutpinghau6 dai2
Yalehauh dái
Definition
Behind; at the back.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical space or position directly behind someone or something. It functions as a locative noun and is frequently used with the particle 喺 to indicate location. While it can be used interchangeably with 後面 in many contexts, it often carries a more colloquial, tactile feel when describing someone standing or hiding right at your back.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 後面, which is more standard and versatile. While 後底 is perfectly natural in spoken Cantonese, it is rarely used in formal writing or when referring to abstract concepts like the future or the background of a story.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
