sei2 gwai2 lou2死鬼佬
Jyutpingsei2 gwai2 lou2
Yaleséi gwái lóu
Definition
An offensive term for a Westerner or Caucasian man, equivalent to "damn foreigner" or "damn white guy".
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How it's used
Carries a strong sense of annoyance or contempt, often used when a Westerner is perceived as being rude, loud, or out of place. While it is technically a derogatory term, it is frequently used among friends to describe someone who is being particularly stubborn or annoying, rather than as a purely racial slur. It functions as a noun phrase and is almost always used with a negative connotation.
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That damn Westerner is making noise again.
Do you know that damn Westerner?
Related words
Common phrases
just another damn Westerner
Common mistake
Avoid using this in professional or formal settings, as it is highly offensive and can be perceived as xenophobic. It is strictly reserved for informal, heated, or venting contexts among peers.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
