paa4 zai2扒仔
Jyutpingpaa4 zai2
Yalepàh jái
Definition
An intermediary between a loan shark and a debtor, or a person who exchanges chips in a casino.
- slangan intermediary between a loan shark and a debtor
- a person responsible for exchanging gambling chips in a casino
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How it's used
This term carries a strong negative connotation due to its association with the darker side of the gambling industry and loan sharking. In a casino context, it specifically refers to staff who facilitate chip exchanges, but in street slang, it often implies someone involved in predatory lending practices. It is rarely used in polite company and is best avoided unless you are specifically discussing these illicit or high-risk environments.
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I heard he makes quite a bit of money working as a chip runner.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 扒手, which means a pickpocket. While both involve the word 扒, they refer to completely different criminal activities.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
