lou1 gaa1 po2撈家婆捞家婆

Jyutpinglou1 gaa1 po2

Yalelōu gā pó

Definition

A woman who is skillful and resourceful in making money and daring to take risks.

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How it's used

Carries a nuance of being street-smart and capable of navigating complex social or business situations. While it can be used as a compliment for someone's competence, it sometimes implies a slightly cynical or overly calculating attitude. It is specifically used for women, with the masculine counterpart being 撈家.

Measure word

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Examples

keoi5佢zou6做saang1生ji3意hou2好sing2醒，zan1真hai6係jat1一go3個lou1撈gaa1家po2婆。

She is very sharp at business, truly a resourceful businesswoman.

nei5你ji5以wai4為keoi5佢hou2好haa1蝦？keoi5佢hai6係lou1撈gaa1家po2婆lai2嚟㗎。

Do you think she is easy to bully? She is a street-smart woman.

Common phrases

saang1生ji3意lou1撈gaa1家po2婆

a businesswoman who is good at making money

Common mistake

Avoid using this term in formal business settings as it carries a strong colloquial and slightly rough edge. It is not a standard term for a professional businesswoman and can sound dismissive or judgmental depending on the tone.