bong6 jau2磅友
Jyutpingbong6 jau2
Yalebongh yáu
Definition
An attendant, enabler, helper, or accomplice.
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How it's used
Refers to someone who encourages or facilitates another person's bad habits or questionable behavior, often implying a lack of moral backbone. It carries a slightly derogatory tone, suggesting the person is merely a hanger-on who validates poor choices. While it can apply to various situations, it is frequently used in the context of gambling or reckless social activities.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
keoi5 seng4 jat6 daai3 maai4 baan1 bong6 jau2 heoi3 wun6
佢成日帶埋班磅友去玩。
He always brings his group of enablers out to hang out.
nei5 m4 hou2 zou6 keoi5 di1 bong6 jau2 aa4
你唔好做佢啲磅友呀。
Don't be one of his enablers.
Related words
Common phrases
jat1 baan1 bong6 jau2
一班磅友
a group of enablers
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 朋友, which is the standard word for friend. Using 磅友 to describe a genuine friend will sound like you are accusing them of being a bad influence or a sycophant.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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.
