lou5 zaap6老雜老杂

Jyutpinglou5 zaap6

Yalelóuh jaahp

Definition

Colloquial term for a CID (Criminal Investigation Department) police officer.

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How it's used

This term carries a slightly cynical or streetwise tone, reflecting the complex relationship between the public and plainclothes police officers. It is exclusively used for CID personnel rather than uniformed officers, who are typically referred to as 軍裝. Using this term implies a level of familiarity with local police jargon, but it should be avoided in formal or professional settings to prevent sounding disrespectful.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

teng1聽gong2講go2嗰go3個lou5老zaap2雜jau6又heoi3去zo2咗caa4查on3案。

I heard that CID officer went to investigate a case again.

nei5你gin3見dou2到go2嗰go3個lou5老zaap2雜mei6未aa4呀？

Have you seen that CID officer yet?

Common phrases

lou5老zaap2雜caa4查on3案

CID officer investigating a case

Common mistake

Do not use this term to refer to uniformed police officers, as it specifically targets plainclothes detectives. Using it in front of an officer is highly inappropriate and could be perceived as provocative or insulting.