lou5 faan1老番

Jyutpinglou5 faan1

Yalelóuh fāan

名詞

Definition

A Westerner or Caucasian person.

colloquialpeopleslang

How it's used

This term is a colloquial, slightly dated way to refer to Westerners, specifically those of Caucasian descent. While it was once very common in daily speech, it can now sound a bit old-fashioned or even slightly dismissive depending on the tone and context. It is generally safer to use 外國人 when speaking to or about someone in a neutral or polite setting.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

go2嗰go3個lou5老faan1番hou2好zung1鍾ji3意sik6食dim2點sam1心。

That Westerner really likes eating dim sum.

nei5你sik1識m4唔sik1識go2嗰go3個lou5老faan1番aa3呀？

Do you know that Westerner?

Common phrases

lou5老faan1番gwai2鬼

Westerner (more colloquial/slang)

Common mistake

Avoid using this term in professional or formal environments as it carries a casual, street-level connotation that may be perceived as impolite or outdated. It is strictly a noun for people and cannot be used to describe things or cultures.