gwai2 tau4鬼頭鬼头

Jyutpinggwai2 tau4

Yalegwái tàuh

名詞Uncommon

Definition

A foreigner, originally referring to a foreign military officer.

colloquialpeople

How it's used

Originally referring to foreign military officers during the colonial era, this term has evolved into a casual, slightly dated label for any Westerner. It carries a distinct old-school Hong Kong vibe that feels less common among younger generations today. While not necessarily intended as an insult, it is informal and can sound blunt or insensitive depending on the context and tone of voice.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

go2嗰go3個gwai2鬼tau4頭sing4成jat6日喺hai2公gung1園jyun2跑paau2步。

That foreigner is always jogging in the park.

nei5你sik1識m4唔sik1識go2嗰go3個gwai2鬼tau4頭aa3呀？

Do you know that foreigner?

Common phrases

gwai2鬼tau4頭gwai2鬼nou5腦

sneaky or suspicious looking

Common mistake

Avoid using this in professional or formal settings, as it can be perceived as rude or outdated. It is strictly a colloquial term and lacks the neutrality of more modern or polite descriptors.