bei2 gwai1 dau6俾龜逗俾龟逗
Jyutpingbei2 gwai1 dau6
Yalebéi gwāi dauh
Definition
To be stopped and questioned or searched by the police.
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How it's used
This is a highly informal and disrespectful term for police officers. Using it in front of an officer will almost certainly lead to trouble, as it carries a strong sense of defiance and street-level slang. It is strictly reserved for casual conversation among friends when discussing encounters with law enforcement.
Examples
He was stopped and searched by the police last night, so he got home very late.
You didn't bring your ID card, be careful of getting stopped and searched by the police.
Related words
Common phrases
to be stopped and searched by the police
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with literal meanings of animals or playful teasing; it is specific to police interactions and carries a negative, confrontational tone.
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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.
