hau6 dai2 je4後底爺后底爷
Jyutpinghau6 dai2 je4
Yalehauh dái yèh
Definition
Stepfather.
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How it's used
This term is specific to the Cantonese dialect and carries a slightly informal or colloquial tone compared to the more formal 繼父. It is used to describe the husband of one's mother who is not one's biological father. While it is widely understood, younger generations might occasionally use the loanword 繼父 in more formal contexts or when writing.
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Related words
Common phrases
biological father
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 後底, which refers to the sole of a shoe. Ensure the full three-character term is used to avoid confusion.
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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.
