laam5 tau2攬頭揽头
Jyutpinglaam5 tau2
Yaleláahm táu
Definition
A contractor, particularly used in shipping company terminology.
colloquialworktransport
How it's used
Originating from the shipping and logistics industry, this term refers specifically to a freight forwarder or a contractor who manages cargo transport. It is professional jargon used primarily within the port and shipping community in Hong Kong. Using it outside of this industry context may cause confusion as it is not common in general daily conversation.
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Which contractor are you getting to handle this shipment?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of 攬 (to hug) or 頭 (head), as the compound is a specific industry term for a logistics intermediary.
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Grammar guides
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