lou5 hang4 zyun1老行尊
Jyutpinglou5 hang4 zyun1
Yalelóuh hàngh jyūn
Definition
An expertise of a specialty (spoken)
colloquialpeoplework
How it's used
Carries a strong sense of respect and acknowledgement for someone's deep expertise and long-standing presence in a specific field. It is almost exclusively used for people who have earned their status through decades of hands-on work rather than just academic qualifications. The term is particularly common in traditional trades, arts, or specialized industries where mentorship and experience are highly valued.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
nei4 wai6 si1 fu2 hai6 hong4 noi6 lou5 hong4 zyun1 wan2 keoi5 bong1 sau2 zau6 zeoi3 wan2 zan6
呢位師傅係行內老行尊，搵佢幫手就最穩陣。
This master is a veteran in the industry, it is safest to ask him for help.
nei5 cing2 gaau3 haa5 go2 wai6 lou5 hong4 zyun1 keoi5 jat1 ding6 jau5 gai2 bong1 dou3 nei5
你請教下嗰位老行尊，佢一定有計幫到你。
Why don't you ask that veteran for advice? He surely has a way to help you.
Related words
Common phrases
hong4 noi6 lou5 hong4 zyun1
行內老行尊
a veteran within the industry
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is simply old or has been in a job for a long time without necessarily being an expert or highly respected. It specifically implies a level of mastery and authority that others in the same field recognize.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
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