gei3記记

Jyutpinggei3

Yalegei

詞綴Common

Definition

A suffix added to a name or noun to show affinity or familiarity.

colloquialpeople

How it's used

Adding 記 to a noun creates a sense of familiarity or camaraderie, often used to refer to people in service roles or close associates. It functions as a diminutive or affectionate suffix that softens the tone of the base noun. While it was historically common for various occupations, it is now largely restricted to specific set phrases.

Examples

go2嗰go3個fo2伙gei3記hou2好kan4勤lik6力aa3呀。

That waiter is very hardworking.

nei5你giu3叫zo2咗fo2伙gei3記mei6未aa3呀？

Have you called the waiter yet?

Common phrases

fo2伙gei3記

waiter or staff member

fei1飛zai2仔gei3記

a common nickname for a delinquent youth

Common mistake

Do not attempt to attach 記 to any noun to create new words, as it is not a productive suffix in modern Cantonese. It is only used in established, traditional terms like 伙記 or 飛仔記.