laai1 tau4 maa5拉頭馬拉头马
Jyutpinglaai1 tau4 maa5
Yalelāai tàuh máh
Definition
To parade a winning horse after a race.
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How it's used
This term is deeply embedded in Hong Kong horse racing culture and is often used metaphorically to describe someone who has achieved a major success or is celebrating a significant victory. While it literally refers to the jockey or owner leading the horse, it carries a sense of prestige and public recognition. It is almost exclusively used in the context of the Hong Kong Jockey Club races.
Examples
He won the race today, so of course he has to parade the winning horse.
When will you finally get the chance to parade a winning horse?
Related words
Common phrases
to parade the winning horse and take photos
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply leading any horse; it specifically refers to the ceremonial act performed by the winner of a race. Using it to describe walking a horse in a stable or for training purposes would be incorrect.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
