paau2 gaai1跑街
Jyutpingpaau2 gaai1
Yalepáau gāai
Definition
An errand runner, courier, or delivery person.
colloquialworkpeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to a person whose primary job is running errands or delivering documents and small items around the city. It carries a slightly informal tone compared to more professional titles like 速遞員. The term emphasizes the physical act of being out on the streets all day.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal action of running on the street, which would be 喺街度跑. As a noun, it refers to the person, not the activity itself.
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