gong2 bo1 lou2講波佬讲波佬
Jyutpinggong2 bo1 lou2
Yalegóng bō lóu
Definition
A male sports commentator, especially for football or basketball matches.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the person providing live commentary during a sports broadcast, usually football. The term carries a slightly informal or casual tone, often used when discussing the quality of the commentary rather than the professional role itself. It is gendered and strictly reserved for men, as indicated by the suffix 佬.
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This commentator's voice is so annoying.
Do you like listening to that commentator talk?
Related words
Common phrases
professional commentator
the commentator's voice
Common mistake
Avoid using this term in a formal professional context or when addressing the commentator directly, as the suffix 佬 can sound dismissive or disrespectful. Use 評述員 instead if you want to be polite or neutral.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
