daai6 lou2大佬

Jyutpingdaai6 lou2

Yaledaaih lóu

名詞Very common

Definition

Eldest brother, a gang leader or boss, or used to address someone when annoyed or surprised.

the eldest brother in a family
a leader or boss of a gang or group
used to address someone (usually male) when expressing annoyance or surprise

colloquialpeopleslang

How it's used

Beyond the literal meaning of elder brother, this term is frequently used as a rhetorical device to express frustration or disbelief. It functions similarly to "dude" or "man" in English, but carries a stronger sense of exasperation when used to address someone you are annoyed with. In a criminal context, it specifically denotes the person in charge of a triad group or gang.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

daai6大lou2佬aa4呀，nei5你m4唔hou2好zoi3再wun6玩ngo5我laa1啦。

Hey man, please stop messing with me.

keoi5佢hai6係go2嗰keoi1區ceot1出meng2名ge3嘅daai6大lou2佬。

He is a well-known gang leader in that district.

Common phrases

zou6做daai6大lou2佬

to be the boss

gan1跟daai6大lou2佬

to follow a gang leader

Common mistake

Avoid using this to address someone in a formal or professional setting, as it can sound overly casual, aggressive, or even disrespectful depending on the tone of voice. It is strictly for informal peer-to-peer communication.