maai5 daai6買大买大
Jyutpingmaai5 daai6
Yalemáaih daaih
Definition
To bet on the "big" option in gambling, such as in sic bo or soccer betting.
colloquialmoney
How it's used
This term is strictly tied to gambling contexts where there are binary outcomes labeled as big and small. It is most commonly heard in the context of Sic Bo or specific football betting markets. Using it outside of a gambling scenario to describe choosing a larger option would be confusing and incorrect.
Examples
Do you want to bet on big or small for the football match tonight?
Related words
Common phrases
to play the big and small betting game
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with buying something large in size, as the phrase is idiomatic to betting and does not function as a literal verb phrase for purchasing big items.
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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.
