dik1 si2 lou2的士佬
Jyutpingdik1 si2 lou2
Yaledīk sí lóu
Definition
Taxi driver
colloquialpeopletransport
How it's used
The suffix 佬 is used here to denote a person in a specific trade or role, often carrying a slightly informal or rough-around-the-edges connotation. While not necessarily offensive, it is less formal than using 的士司機 and should be avoided in professional or polite settings where you want to show more respect to the driver.
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go3個goExamples
That taxi driver seems like he doesn't know the way.
Related words
Common phrases
a taxi driver who overcharges or refuses passengers
Common mistake
Do not use this term when addressing the driver directly, as it can sound rude or dismissive. Use 司機大哥 or simply 司機 instead when speaking to them.
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Grammar guides
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