ciu1 kap1 gam1 sau2 zi2超級金手指超级金手指
Jyutpingciu1 kap1 gam1 sau2 zi2
Yalechīu kāp gām sáu jí
Definition
An important police informer who helps crack a major crime case.
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How it's used
Originating from the literal meaning of a golden finger, this term specifically refers to a high level informant who provides critical evidence for major criminal investigations. It carries a sense of drama often found in Hong Kong crime films and television series. While it can be used in a serious context, it is sometimes used sarcastically to describe someone who tattles on others for minor issues.
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The police only managed to solve the case thanks to that super informer.
Related words
Common phrases
to act as a super informer
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal golden finger, which is a common term for the gold plated edge connector on a circuit board or computer component. Context is essential to distinguish between the informant and the hardware component.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
