siu2 baak6 lim5小白臉小白脸

Jyutpingsiu2 baak6 lim5

Yalesíu baahk líhm

名詞

Definition

An attractive, fair-skinned young man, often used derogatorily to imply a gigolo or male kept partner.

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How it's used

Carries a strong derogatory tone implying a man lacks integrity or independence by relying on a romantic partner for financial support. While it literally describes a fair-skinned face, it is rarely used as a neutral compliment for physical appearance. It specifically targets men who are perceived as effeminate or parasitic in their relationships.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

keoi5佢sing4成jat6日kaau3靠neoi5女jan4人joeng5養，gan1根bun2本zau6就hai6係go3個siu2小baak6白lim5臉。

He relies on women to support him all the time; he is basically a gigolo.

nei5你m4唔hou2好bei2俾go2嗰go3個siu2小baak6白lim5臉aak1呃dou3到aa3呀。

Don't let that pretty boy fool you.

Common phrases

zou6做siu2小baak6白lim5臉

to be a gigolo

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe a handsome man in a positive or neutral way, as it will be interpreted as a direct insult to his character and masculinity.