sai1 zong1 jau5西裝友西装友
Jyutpingsai1 zong1 jau5
Yalesāi jōng yáuh
Definition
A person, typically a man, wearing a business suit.
colloquialpeoplework
How it's used
Carries a slightly cynical or detached tone, often implying that the person is a corporate drone or someone trying too hard to look professional. It is rarely used to describe a friend or someone you respect, as it highlights the suit as a uniform rather than a personal choice. Use it when you want to emphasize the corporate identity over the individual.
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That guy in a suit is always hanging around Central.
Why are you treating that businessman to dinner?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone in a formal setting like a wedding or a funeral, as it sounds dismissive and inappropriate. It is strictly for casual conversation about strangers or colleagues in a work context.
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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.
