hung4 sou1 luk6 ngaan5紅鬚綠眼红须绿眼

Jyutpinghung4 sou1 luk6 ngaan5

Yalehùhng sōu luhk ngáahn

名詞

Definition

A foreigner, especially one of European descent.

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How it's used

Originally describing the distinct features of Westerners, this term is now a slightly dated and informal way to refer to foreigners. It carries a playful or descriptive tone rather than a strictly derogatory one, though it is less common among younger generations who prefer using 鬼佬. It highlights the perceived physical differences in hair and eye color compared to East Asians.

Examples

go2嗰go3個hung4紅sou1鬚luk6綠ngaan5眼ge3嘅gwai2鬼lou2佬man6問lou6路aa3呀。

That foreigner is asking for directions.

nei5你gin3見gwo3過hung4紅sou1鬚luk6綠ngaan5眼ge3嘅jan4人mei6未aa3呀？

Have you ever seen a foreigner before?

Common phrases

hung4紅sou1鬚luk6綠ngaan5眼ge3嘅gwai2鬼lou2佬

a foreigner with distinct Western features

Common mistake

Avoid using this term in professional or formal settings, as it can sound overly casual or potentially insensitive depending on the context. It is strictly a descriptive slang term for people of European descent and should not be used for other groups.