sit6 dai2蝕底蚀底
Jyutpingsit6 dai2
Yalesiht dái
Definition
To suffer a loss, be at a disadvantage, or be taken advantage of.
- to suffer a loss, be at a disadvantage, or get the short end of the stick
- to be taken advantage of, especially of a woman being sexually harassed
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How it's used
Focuses on the feeling of being taken advantage of or coming out worse in a situation, whether it is financial or social. It implies a sense of unfairness or regret, as if one has given more than they received. It is frequently used in casual advice or complaints about interpersonal dynamics.
Examples
You always clean up his mess, you are really getting the short end of the stick.
In business, the most important thing is not to lose out, you have to calculate the numbers clearly.
Related words
Common phrases
do not want to lose out
to feel at a disadvantage
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 蝕本, which specifically refers to losing capital or money in a business venture. 蝕底 is much broader and can apply to time, effort, or social standing, not just money.
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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.
