saa1 daam2沙膽沙胆

Jyutpingsaa1 daam2

Yalesā dáam

形容詞

Definition

Daring, bold, or audacious in doing something.

colloquialpeopledescriptions

How it's used

Describes someone who acts with boldness or audacity, often implying a sense of recklessness or lack of fear. It is frequently used in a slightly playful or teasing manner when someone takes a risk that others might avoid. Unlike formal words for brave, this carries a colloquial edge that highlights the person's willingness to challenge authority or social norms.

Examples

keoi5佢zan1真hai6係saa1沙daam2膽，gau3夠daam2膽jat1一go3個jan4人heoi3去taam3探him2險。

He is really daring, brave enough to go exploring alone.

nei5你gam3咁saa1沙daam2膽，bat1不jyu4如si3試haa6下tung4同lou5老sai3細gong2講laa1啦。

Since you are so daring, why don't you try telling the boss.

Common phrases

saa1沙daam2膽gwai2鬼

a daring person

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with being simply brave or courageous in a noble sense, as it often implies a lack of caution or a disregard for potential consequences.