Cantonese Word of the Day
扺
dai2 • adjective — 3rd of Sep, 2026
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Meaning: worth it; cost-effective; a good value for the price
Examples
- 呢件衫五十蚊，好扺。
(This shirt costs fifty dollars; it's a good deal.) - 搭的士雖然貴，但如果趕時間都幾扺。
(Taking a taxi is expensive, but if you're in a hurry, it's still worth it.) - 佢話呢間餐廳又平又好食，真係好扺。
(He said this restaurant is cheap and tasty; it's really good value.)
Synonyms
- 抵
- 划算
- 著數
Antonyms
- 唔抵
- 蝕本
This word is very common in Cantonese when talking about price, value, or whether something feels like a worthwhile deal. It is often used in shopping, food, and everyday money conversations.
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