jau4 haak3遊客游客
Jyutpingjau4 haak3
Yaleyàuh hak
Definition
Traveler; tourist
colloquialpeopletravel
How it's used
Refers specifically to people visiting a location for leisure or sightseeing, distinct from business travelers or expatriates. While often used neutrally, it can carry a slightly detached or critical tone when locals discuss overcrowded areas or tourist traps.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
nei1 dou6 hou2 do1 jau4 haak3 paai4 gan2 deoi2 maai5 fei1 aa4
呢度好多遊客排緊隊買飛呀。
There are many tourists queuing up to buy tickets here.
nei5 gin3 dou2 go2 baan1 jau4 haak3 hai6 mai6 man6 gan2 lou6
你見到嗰班遊客係咪問緊路？
Are those tourists you see asking for directions?
Related words
Common phrases
jau4 haak3 keoi1
遊客區
tourist area
jau4 haak3 jit6 dim2
遊客熱點
tourist hotspot
Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe someone who has moved to a city for work or study, as it strictly implies a temporary visitor status.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
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