daai6 lap1 lou2大粒佬

Jyutpingdaai6 lap1 lou2

Yaledaaih lāp lóu

Definition

An influential, powerful, or wealthy person; a big shot.

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How it's used

Carries a slightly informal or even cynical tone, often used when discussing someone with significant political or corporate power. It implies the person is part of an elite circle, and speakers might use it to distance themselves from or comment on the person's status. It is rarely used to address the person directly, as it would sound disrespectful or overly familiar.

Measure word

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Examples

teng1聽gong2講go2嗰go3個daai6大lap1粒lou2佬wui2會lai4嚟zin2剪coi2綵aa1呀。

I heard that influential person is coming to cut the ribbon.

keoi5佢ping4平si4時gam3咁dai1低diu6調，bin1邊go3個gu2估dou3到keoi5佢hai6係daai6大nap1粒lou2佬？

He is usually so low-key, who would have guessed he is a big shot?

Common phrases

zou6做daai6大nap1粒lou2佬

to be a big shot

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with literal size, as it refers exclusively to social or professional status rather than physical stature. Using it to describe someone who is simply physically large will cause confusion.