si1 dai2 haa6私底下

Jyutpingsi1 dai2 haa6

Yalesī dái hah

副詞

Definition

In private, in secret, or discreetly.

colloquialdaily actionscommunication

How it's used

Focuses on the informal or clandestine nature of an agreement or action that bypasses official channels. It often implies a sense of confidentiality or a side deal that is not intended for public knowledge. Using this term adds a layer of intimacy or secrecy to the conversation.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋si1私dai2底haa6下king1傾hou2好zo2咗gaa3價cin4錢mei6未aa4呀？

Have they already discussed the price in private?

le1呢gin2件si6事ngo5我dei6哋si1私dai2底haa6下cyu5處lei5理zau6就dak1得㗎gaa2喇。

We can just handle this matter privately.

Common phrases

si1私dai2底haa6下king1傾

to discuss in private

si1私dai2底haa6下cyu5處lei5理

to handle discreetly

Common mistake

Avoid using this to mean simply being alone or in a quiet place, as it specifically implies a deliberate choice to keep information away from others rather than just physical solitude.