co1 go1初哥

Jyutpingco1 go1

Yalechō gō

名詞Uncommon

Definition

Beginner, novice, or freshman; someone with very little experience.

colloquialpeople

How it's used

Carries a slightly informal and self-deprecating tone, often used when someone acknowledges their lack of experience in a specific hobby or skill. It is frequently used to lower expectations from others or to explain why one might be making mistakes. Unlike formal terms for beginners, it feels friendly and is commonly used in casual social settings.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

ngo5我zou6做le1呢haang4行dou1都hai6係co1初go1哥，hou2好do1多je5嘢zung6仲jiu3要hok6學。

I am still a novice in this line of work, there is still a lot to learn.

Common phrases

waat6滑syut3雪co1初go1哥

skiing novice

zou6做co1初go1哥

to be a beginner

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe someone in a professional or serious context where a more respectful term like 新手 or 新人 is expected. Calling a colleague a 初哥 might sound dismissive or overly casual depending on the workplace culture.