zou6 daai6做大
Jyutpingzou6 daai6
Yalejouh daaih
Definition
To scale up, expand, or develop further.
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How it's used
Often used in business contexts to refer to expanding a venture or increasing market share. It carries a sense of ambition and strategic growth rather than just physical size. When paired with 餅, it specifically refers to increasing the total size of a market or opportunity so that everyone involved can benefit.
Examples
He wants to scale up the company to make more money.
How can you scale up this business?
Related words
Common phrases
to grow the pie/market
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 變大, which refers to physical growth or enlargement of an object. Use 做大 specifically when discussing the development of projects, businesses, or abstract concepts.
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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.
