hoeng2 lau4 do2響流朵响流朵

Jyutpinghoeng2 lau4 do2

Yalehéung làuh dó

動詞

Definition

An unsuccessful attempt to invoke the name of one's triad boss in order to get protection or make an impression.

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How it's used

This expression specifically refers to the act of name-dropping a powerful figure, usually from a triad background, to intimidate others or gain an advantage. It carries a strong sense of irony or mockery, as it is almost exclusively used when the attempt fails or is perceived as pathetic. It implies that the person is relying on borrowed authority rather than their own merit.

Examples

keoi5佢soeng2想hoeng2響lau4流do2朵haak3嚇jan4人，dim2點zi1知mou5冇jan4人sik1識keoi5佢daai6大lou2佬。

He tried to drop a big name to scare people, but nobody knew his boss.

nei5你ji5以wai4為hoeng2響lau4流do2朵zau6就jau5有jan4人bong1幫nei5你aa3呀？

Do you think someone will help you just because you dropped a big name?

Common phrases

hoeng2響do2朵

to drop a name

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with simply mentioning someone's name in a neutral context. It is a highly specific, derogatory term used to describe a social maneuver that is seen as cowardly or pretentious.