gwong1 tau4 lou2光頭佬光头佬

Jyutpinggwong1 tau4 lou2

Yalegwōng tàuh lóu

名詞

Definition

A bald man, especially a middle-aged one.

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How it's used

Adding 佬 to a noun often carries a slightly informal or rough edge, and in this case, it specifically paints a picture of a middle-aged man. While it can be used neutrally to describe someone's appearance, it is not considered polite to use it directly to someone's face as it can sound dismissive or mocking. It is best reserved for identifying someone in a crowd or describing a character.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

go2嗰go3個gwong1光tau4頭lou2佬seng4成jat6日喺hai2公gung1園jyun2捉zuk1棋。

That bald man is always playing chess in the park.

nei5你gin3見m4唔gin3見dou3到tau4頭sin1先go3個gwong1光tau4頭lou2佬heoi3去zo2咗bin1邊？

Did you see where that bald man went just now?

Common phrases

jat1一go3個gwong1光tau4頭lou2佬

a bald man

Common mistake

Avoid using this term to address a stranger directly, as it focuses on a physical trait and can be perceived as rude or offensive. Use 先生 if you need to get someone's attention.