dong1 dei6 jan4當地人当地人

Jyutpingdong1 dei6 jan4

Yaledōng deih yàhn

Definition

Local people; locals; residents of a particular place.

colloquialpeopleplaces

How it's used

Refers specifically to people who reside in a particular place, emphasizing their status as long-term inhabitants rather than visitors. It carries a sense of authenticity, often used when seeking recommendations or trying to understand the genuine culture of a neighborhood. While it functions as a noun, it is frequently used with the plural marker 啲 to refer to the group as a whole.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

nei1呢dou6度di1啲dong1當dei6地jan4人hou2好zung1鍾ji3意heoi3去gung1公jyun2園jam2飲caa4茶。

The locals here really like going to the park for dim sum.

Common phrases

dong1當dei6地jan4人teoi1推gaai3介

recommended by locals

Common mistake

Avoid using this to refer to people you know personally, as it sounds distant and categorical. If you are talking about your friends who live in a place, use 朋友 instead.