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Definition
Jockey; a person who rides horses in horse racing or equestrian competitions.
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How it's used
This term is almost exclusively reserved for professional horse racing contexts rather than casual horseback riding. While it specifically refers to the person riding the horse, it carries a sense of high-stakes athleticism and skill associated with the Hong Kong Jockey Club. You would not use this to describe someone riding a pony at a recreational farm.
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His childhood dream was to become a professional jockey.
Do you know which jockey won today's horse race?
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Common mistake
Do not use this word for someone who just rides a horse for fun or as a hobby, as it implies a professional athlete status. For a casual rider, it is better to use descriptive phrases like 騎馬嘅人.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
