gu1菇

Jyutpinggu1

Yalegū

名詞Uncommon

Definition

Flight crew member; flight attendant.

slangworktransport

How it's used

Originating from the phonetic similarity to the English word "crew", this term is a classic example of Hong Kong Cantonese slang that has become widely understood. It is primarily used to refer to flight attendants or cabin crew rather than the pilots themselves. Using this term sounds very casual and is best reserved for informal conversations among friends.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

keoi5佢zou6做zo2咗gu1菇hou2好do1多nin4年laa3喇。

He has been working as flight crew for many years.

nei5你hai6係mai6咪soeng2想haau2考zou6做gu1菇aa4呀？

Are you thinking of applying to be flight crew?

Common phrases

zou6做gu1菇

to work as flight crew

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the standard word for mushroom, which is also written as 菇. Context is essential to distinguish between the two meanings, as the slang usage is strictly limited to the aviation industry.