to1 naam4 daai3 neoi5拖男帶女拖男带女
Jyutpingto1 naam4 daai3 neoi5
Yaletō nàahm daai néuih
Definition
To bring along children, implying a heavy burden or a difficult life.
colloquialfamilypeople
How it's used
Focuses on the exhausting nature of parenting rather than just the act of bringing children along. It implies a sense of being overwhelmed or restricted by the responsibilities of childcare in daily life. Use this to describe a state of being weighed down by family obligations that prevent personal freedom.
Examples
She is always tied down by her kids, how could she have time to go out and play?
Back in the day, I was constantly burdened with my children and it was really tough.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe simply taking children on a trip or outing, as it carries a strong connotation of hardship and being burdened.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
