gau3 ji6 hei3夠義氣够义气

Jyutpinggau3 ji6 hei3

Yalegau yih hei

Definition

Loyal to friends; having a strong sense of honor, justice, and righteousness.

colloquialpeopleemotion

How it's used

This expression describes someone who prioritizes loyalty and brotherhood over personal gain or safety. It is often used to praise someone who helps a friend in a difficult situation, even if it is inconvenient. The term carries a strong sense of street-smart camaraderie and is rarely used in formal or professional contexts.

Examples

keoi5佢zan1真hai6係hou2好gau3夠ji6義hei3氣，hang2肯bong1幫ngo5我ding2頂zeoi6罪。

He is really loyal, willing to take the blame for me.

nei5你gam3咁gau3夠ji6義hei3氣，jat1一ding6定hou2好do1多pang4朋jau5友laa1啦。

You are so loyal, you must have many friends.

Common phrases

gau3夠ji6義hei3氣ge3嘅pang4朋jau5友

a loyal friend

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with simply being nice or helpful. It specifically implies a deep, almost sacrificial level of commitment to a friend or a cause, often involving shared risk.