bok3 goek3駁腳驳脚

Jyutpingbok3 goek3

Yalebok geuk

名詞

Definition

An intermediary or middleman, or a connection used to bridge a gap.

slangan intermediary or middleman
a connection, link, or transit step to bridge a gap

colloquialworkmoney

How it's used

Originally referring to the physical act of extending a leg or connecting a path, this term has evolved into a specific professional slang for intermediaries who connect buyers and sellers. It carries a slightly cynical nuance, often implying that the person is taking a commission or fee for simply making an introduction. It is most frequently heard in sales-driven industries like insurance, real estate, or finance.

Measure word

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Examples

keoi5佢zou6做bou2保him2險seng4成jat6日kaau3靠bok3駁goek3腳wan2搵haak3客。

He often relies on middlemen to find clients for his insurance business.

le1呢daan1單saang1生ji3意jau5有mou5冇bok3駁goek3腳喺hai2中zung1間gaan1抽cau1水seoi2呀？

Is there a middleman taking a cut in this business deal?

Common phrases

wan2搵bok3駁goek3腳

to look for a middleman

zou6做bok3駁goek3腳

to act as an intermediary

Common mistake

Do not use this to describe a formal business agent or a consultant, as those roles are usually referred to as 中介 or 代理. Using 駁腳 suggests a more informal, sometimes opportunistic, connection.