tou1 gwong1叨光

Jyutpingtou1 gwong1

Yaletōu gwōng

動詞

Definition

To benefit from someone else's fame, success, or status due to a connection with them.

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How it's used

Carries a nuance of humility or self-deprecation, often used when someone feels they have gained an advantage through a connection rather than their own merit. It is frequently employed in social settings to acknowledge a friend's influence or success while expressing gratitude for being included. The term implies a lighthearted or polite recognition of social hierarchy rather than a serious claim to power.

Examples

gam1今ci3次zan1真hai6係do1多dak1得nei5你，ngo5我sin1先ho2可ji5以tou1叨gwong1光heoi3去dou3到gam3咁gou1高kap1級ge3嘅dei6地fong1方。

Thanks to you this time, I got to benefit from your status and visit such a high-end place.

nei5你sik1識dak1得gam3咁do1多daai6大jan4人mat2物，gei2幾si4時daai3帶maai4埋ngo5我heoi3去tou1叨gwong1光aa4呀？

You know so many big shots, when will you take me along to share in the glory?

Common phrases

do1多dak1得nei5你tou1叨gwong1光

thanks to you for letting me share in the glory

daai3帶ngo5我heoi3去tou1叨gwong1光

take me along to benefit from your connections

Common mistake

Avoid using this in professional or formal contexts where you want to emphasize your own achievements, as it explicitly credits someone else for your opportunity. It is strictly for social or casual interactions.