maai6 jyu4 lou2賣魚佬卖鱼佬
Jyutpingmaai6 jyu4 lou2
Yalemaaih yùh lóu
Definition
Fishmonger; a man who sells fish.
colloquialpeoplefood
How it's used
Refers specifically to a person who sells fish, often at a traditional wet market stall. The suffix 佬 adds a colloquial, slightly rough, or informal tone that is typical for describing manual laborers or small business owners in Hong Kong. It is not necessarily derogatory, but it is certainly not a formal way to address someone in a professional setting.
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go3個goExamples
That fishmonger didn't open his stall today.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this term to address a fishmonger directly, as it can sound rude or overly familiar. Use a polite title or simply avoid the label when speaking to them face to face.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
