gou1 dong3 gai1高檔雞高档鸡
Jyutpinggou1 dong3 gai1
Yalegōu dong gāi
Definition
A high-class female prostitute.
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How it's used
This term is derogatory and carries a strong sense of judgment regarding the person's social status and profession. It is specifically used to describe sex workers who cater to wealthy clients in luxury settings, distinguishing them from street-level workers. Using this term is highly offensive and should be avoided in polite or professional conversation.
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go3個goExamples
I heard she works as a high-class escort and is always in and out of hotels.
Related words
Common phrases
to work as a high-class prostitute
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply calling someone expensive or high-end, as the addition of 雞 makes the phrase explicitly about sex work. It is never a neutral or descriptive term for a high-earning woman in other professions.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
