maa5 fu1馬伕马夫

Jyutpingmaa5 fu1

Yalemáh fū

名詞Rare

Definition

A groom or stable hand who cares for horses.

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How it's used

Historically referring to those who tend to horses, this term has evolved in modern urban slang to carry a derogatory connotation, often implying someone involved in the sex trade. When used in a literal sense regarding equestrian work, context is essential to avoid misunderstanding. In professional settings related to horse racing or stables, more specific terms like 釘甲匠 or 騎師 are used to avoid the ambiguity of this word.

Measure word

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Examples

keoi5佢ji5以cin4前喺hai2馬maa5房fong4做zou6馬maa5伕㗎。

He used to work as a stable hand at the stables.

ni1呢go3個maa5馬fu1伕hou2好sai3細sam1心ziu3照gu3顧di1啲maa5馬。

This stable hand takes very good care of the horses.

Common phrases

zou6做maa5馬fu1伕

to work as a stable hand

Common mistake

Be cautious using this word in casual conversation, as most people in Hong Kong will immediately associate it with the illicit industry rather than the literal job of caring for horses.