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Definition
A man with a tattoo; also used for someone who draws for a living, or as a derogatory term for an architect.
- a man with a tattoo
- someone who draws for a living; illustrator or cartoonist
- slanga derogatory term for an architect or designer
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How it's used
Originally referring to someone with tattoos, this term evolved to describe artists or illustrators. In professional settings, it is often used as a slightly dismissive or mocking way to refer to architects or graphic designers, implying their work is just drawing pictures rather than serious engineering or business.
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That guy with the tattoo has a whole dragon on his arm.
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Common phrases
tattoos all over one's arms
Common mistake
Avoid using this term in a formal professional environment unless you are intentionally being rude or dismissive toward someone's creative work. It carries a strong connotation of belittling the complexity of design or architecture.
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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.
