min2 daai6面大
Jyutpingmin2 daai6
Yalemín daaih
Definition
Having great influence; prestigious in a way that obliges others to respect and grant one's requests.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the social capital or leverage someone holds, rather than physical size. It implies that the person is so well-connected or powerful that others feel compelled to comply with their wishes to avoid losing social standing. It is often used in a slightly critical or cynical tone to describe someone who throws their weight around.
Examples
He is very influential in this industry, nobody dares to offend him.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 面大面細, which can literally refer to the size of a person's face. When used metaphorically, it is almost always applied to people who exert social pressure rather than just being famous.
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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.
