lo2 zoek6 sou3攞着數攞着数

Jyutpinglo2 zoek6 sou3

Yaleló jeuhk sou

Definition

To take advantage of someone, or to gain personal benefits and perks from a situation.

colloquialpeoplemoney

How it's used

This phrase carries a strong negative connotation of being opportunistic or stingy. It is frequently used to criticize people who look for shortcuts or freebies at the expense of others. While it can refer to material gain, it is equally common when describing someone who manipulates social situations for their own benefit.

Examples

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日dou1都soeng2想喺hai2人jan4哋dei6度dou6攞lo2着zoek6數。

He always wants to take advantage of other people.

nei5你m4唔hou2好nam2諗zyu6住ho2可ji5以lo2攞dou3到ngo5我zoek6着sou3數aa4呀。

Don't you even think about trying to get the better of me.

Common phrases

zyun1專lo2攞zoek6着sou3數

always looking to take advantage

m4唔hou2好lo2攞ngo5我zoek6着sou3數

don't take advantage of me

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with simply getting a discount or a good deal, but it specifically implies a selfish or unfair act. Using it to describe a legitimate bargain makes you sound like you are accusing the other person of being dishonest.