gwai2 lou2 loeng4 caa4鬼佬涼茶鬼佬凉茶

Jyutpinggwai2 lou2 loeng4 caa4

Yalegwái lóu lèuhng chàh

名詞

Definition

Beer; literally "Westerners' herbal tea".

colloquialdrink

How it's used

Humorous slang that plays on the cultural contrast between traditional Chinese herbal tea and Western alcoholic beverages. It is typically used in casual, social settings among friends to suggest a relaxed atmosphere. While widely understood, it is not appropriate for formal business meetings or professional contexts.

Measure word

zi1支jī

Examples

gam1今maan5晚sau1收gung1工heoi3去jam2飲bui1杯gwai2鬼lou2佬loeng4涼caa4茶sin1先laa1啦。

Let's go grab a beer after work tonight.

nei5你maai5買zo2咗gei2幾do1多zi1支gwai2鬼lou2佬loeng4涼caa4茶faan1返uk1屋kei2企aa4呀？

How many beers did you buy to take home?

Common phrases

jam2飲gwai2鬼lou2佬loeng4涼caa4茶

to drink beer

maai5買gwai2鬼lou2佬loeng4涼caa4茶

to buy beer

Common mistake

Avoid using this term in front of people who are not familiar with Hong Kong slang, as it might be misinterpreted or seen as slightly disrespectful depending on the tone.