sai1 joeng4 jan4西洋人

Jyutpingsai1 joeng4 jan4

Yalesāi yèuhng yàhn

名詞

Definition

Westerner, especially a white person from a Western country.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to people of Caucasian descent, reflecting a historical perspective where visitors from Europe or North America arrived by sea. While not inherently derogatory, it is a blunt descriptor that focuses on physical appearance rather than nationality. In modern, professional, or polite settings, it is safer to use 外國人 or specifically mention their country of origin.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

go2嗰go3個sai1西joeng4洋jan4人gong2講gwong2廣dung1東waa2話hou2好lau4流lei6利aa4呀。

That Westerner speaks Cantonese very fluently.

nei5你sik1識m4唔sik1識go2嗰go3個sai1西joeng4洋jan4人㗎？

Do you know that Westerner?

Common phrases

ceng2請go3個sai1西joeng4洋jan4人

hire a Westerner

Common mistake

Avoid using this term to describe people from non-Western countries even if they are foreigners, as it is specifically tied to the concept of Westerners. Using it for someone who is not Caucasian can sound ignorant or offensive.