pong4 daai6龐大庞大
Jyutpingpong4 daai6
Yalepòhng daaih
Definition
Huge; massive; enormous in size, scale, or volume.
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How it's used
Focuses on abstract scale or systemic size rather than physical dimensions. It is frequently used in formal or journalistic contexts to describe budgets, organizations, or complex problems. While it can describe physical objects, it sounds more natural when discussing intangible concepts like debt, data, or administrative structures.
Examples
The expenses of this company are huge.
They are facing a massive challenge.
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Common mistake
Avoid using it for everyday physical objects like a big house or a large dog, where 大 or 巨大 are more natural choices. It carries a sense of complexity or overwhelming scale that makes it sound slightly out of place when applied to simple, tangible items.
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