sai1 ding2西頂西顶
Jyutpingsai1 ding2
Yalesāi díng
Definition
A Western customer, used particularly in taxi driver jargon.
colloquialpeopletransport
How it's used
Originating from taxi driver jargon, this term is used to refer to westerners specifically in the context of being a passenger. It carries a blunt, utilitarian tone typical of industry slang rather than being a neutral descriptor. Using it outside of professional or casual peer-to-peer conversation can sound dismissive or overly informal.
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go3個goExamples
I just picked up a westerner in Tsim Sha Tsui earlier.
Is that westerner in front of you?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this term in formal settings or when speaking directly to the person, as it can be perceived as rude or objectifying. It is strictly jargon for internal communication among drivers.
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