lou5 saan2老散

Jyutpinglou5 saan2

Yalelóuh sáan

名詞

Definition

Colloquial term for a police constable or junior officer.

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How it's used

This term carries a slightly dismissive or informal tone, often used by the public to refer to low-ranking police officers on the street. It is not appropriate to use this term when speaking directly to an officer, as it can be perceived as disrespectful or provocative. The term specifically targets the rank-and-file, rather than senior officers or detectives.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

go2嗰go3個lou5老saan2散hou2好ci5似soeng2想caau1抄ngo5我paai2牌aa4呀。

That constable looks like he wants to give me a ticket.

nei5你gin3見dou2到lou5老saan2散ceon4巡lo4邏gei3記dak1得haang4行hoi1開di1啲。

Remember to walk away when you see the constable on patrol.

Common phrases

lou5老saan2散ceon4巡lo4邏

constable on patrol

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the slang term 散仔, which is also used for low-ranking officers but can sound more derogatory depending on the context and tone of voice.