laai1 haak3 zai2拉客仔
Jyutpinglaai1 haak3 zai2
Yalelāai haak jái
Definition
A person who solicits customers for a long-distance coach, hotel, or other business.
colloquialpeopletransport
How it's used
Often carries a slightly negative or wary connotation, as these individuals are frequently perceived as pushy or potentially deceptive. While the term specifically refers to those soliciting for transport or lodging, it is rarely used in a professional or complimentary context. It is common to see them operating in busy transit hubs or tourist areas where competition for customers is fierce.
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go3個goExamples
That solicitor is shouting loudly at the station for people to take the bus.
You really shouldn't believe what those solicitors say.
Related words
Common phrases
station solicitor
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a legitimate sales representative or a customer service agent, as the term implies an informal, often aggressive, street-level solicitation style.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
