daai3 gaai1帶街带街
Jyutpingdaai3 gaai1
Yaledaai gāai
Definition
A local tour guide who receives tour groups at a destination.
colloquialtravelpeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to a local person who acts as a guide for visitors in their own city or region. It implies a more informal or ground level connection to the area compared to a professional tour leader who travels with a group from abroad. The term is often used when arranging private or small group tours where local knowledge is the priority.
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I found a local guide to take us to the market.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 導遊, which is the standard professional term for a tour guide. 帶街 is more colloquial and specifically highlights the local aspect of showing someone around the streets or neighborhoods.
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