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Jyutpingsing3 go1
Yalesing gō
Definition
A term of address for a male stranger in a casino.
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How it's used
Using this term is a way to establish immediate rapport with a stranger in a gambling environment, regardless of their actual name. It functions similarly to calling someone boss or friend, projecting a sense of camaraderie among fellow gamblers. It is strictly tied to the culture of casinos and mahjong parlours, and using it in a professional or formal setting would sound bizarre.
Examples
Brother Shing, should I bet on big or small for this round?
Brother Shing, could I borrow your lighter for a second?
Related words
Common phrases
Brother Shing is treating us to tea
Common mistake
Do not use this term outside of gambling venues, as it will sound like you are trying to act like a triad member or a local tough guy. It is specifically a social lubricant for people sharing a table at a game.
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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.
