gwaat3 liu2刮料

Jyutpinggwaat3 liu2

Yalegwaat líu

Definition

To source intelligence or sensitive information.

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How it's used

This term carries a slightly clandestine or investigative nuance, often implying that the information is not easily accessible or is being kept hidden. It is frequently used in contexts involving office gossip, business competition, or detective work. The imagery of scraping or digging suggests an active, deliberate effort to uncover details that others might prefer to keep under wraps.

Examples

keoi5佢hou2好lek1叻gwaat3刮liu2料，me1咩bei3秘mat6密dou1都bei2畀keoi4佢wan2搵dou3到。

He is great at digging up info, he finds out every secret.

Common phrases

sei3四wai4圍gwaat3刮liu2料

digging for intel everywhere

gwaat3刮liu2料gou1高sau2手

an expert at digging up information

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with literal scraping or cleaning, as the context is strictly about information gathering. It is not used for physical materials or general research, but specifically for sensitive or private intelligence.