gu1 je4 zai2姑爺仔姑爷仔
Jyutpinggu1 je4 zai2
Yalegū yèh jái
Definition
A pimp who controls prostitutes, or a man who relies on women for financial support.
- slanga man who financially relies on women; a gigolo
- slanga pimp who controls prostitutes
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How it's used
This term carries a strong derogatory tone, implying a lack of integrity or masculinity. It is frequently used to mock men who are perceived as lazy or parasitic in their relationships. While it can refer to a pimp, it is more commonly used in casual conversation to describe a man who is a "gold digger" or a "kept man."
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He never works and only knows how to live off women.
I heard that pimp got arrested.
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Common phrases
to live off a woman
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 姑爺, which is a respectful term for a son-in-law. Adding the suffix 仔 turns the word into a disparaging label, completely changing the meaning from a family member to a social outcast.
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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.
