gaau3 syu1 lou2教書佬教书佬

Jyutpinggaau3 syu1 lou2

Yalegaau syū lóu

Definition

Teacher, usually referring to a male teacher.

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How it's used

This term carries a slightly informal or self-deprecating tone, often used by teachers themselves to describe their profession in a humble way. While it is not inherently offensive, it can sound dismissive or disrespectful if used by a student or a stranger to address a teacher directly. It is best reserved for casual conversation among peers rather than in formal settings.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

keoi5佢ji5以cin4前zou6做gwo3過gaau3教syu1書lou2佬，hou2好jau5有noi6耐sing3性。

He used to be a teacher, he is very patient.

nei5你go3個zai2仔daai6大go3個soeng2想m4唔soeng2想zou6做gaau3教syu1書lou2佬aa4呀？

Does your son want to be a teacher when he grows up?

Common phrases

zou6做gaau3教syu1書lou2佬

to work as a teacher

Common mistake

Do not use this term to address a teacher face-to-face, as it can be perceived as rude or belittling. Always use the formal title 老師 when speaking to someone in the profession.