bou2 biu1保鑣保镳
Jyutpingbou2 biu1
Yalebóu bīu
Definition
Bodyguard; a person professionally employed to protect someone or something.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a professional hired for personal protection, often implying a high level of wealth or danger. While it can be used for celebrities or politicians, it is also frequently used in casual conversation to tease someone who is being overly protective or followed by someone else.
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He hired two bodyguards to protect him.
Do you need to hire a bodyguard to follow you around?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 警察 or 保安. A 保安 is a security guard who monitors a building or property, whereas a 保鑣 is dedicated to the safety of a specific individual.
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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.
