siu2 dai6小弟

Jyutpingsiu2 dai6

Yalesíu daih

代詞Common

Definition

I; me (a humble pronoun used by males among peers).

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How it's used

Using this term signals a deliberate choice to adopt a polite, deferential stance, often to show respect to someone perceived as more experienced or senior in a social hierarchy. It is almost exclusively used by men and sounds quite formal or even slightly theatrical in modern daily life. You will frequently hear it in business settings or among people who want to maintain a traditional, respectful atmosphere.

Examples

siu2小dai6弟gam1今jat6日dai6第jat1一ci3次lai4嚟，ceng2請do1多do1多zi2指gaau3教。

I am here for the first time today, please guide me.

le1呢gin2件si6事siu2小dai6弟zan1真hai6係bong1幫m4唔dou3到sau2手，m4唔hou2好ji3意si1思。

I really cannot help with this matter, sorry.

Common phrases

siu2小dai6弟bat1不coi4才

I am not talented (a very humble way to introduce oneself)

ceng2請do1多do1多gwaan1關ziu3照siu2小dai6弟

Please look after me

Common mistake

Do not use this to refer to your actual younger brother, as that would be confusing and grammatically incorrect. It is strictly a self-referential pronoun and should never be used to address someone else.