wan2 lou5 can3搵老襯揾老衬

Jyutpingwan2 lou5 can3

Yalewán lóuh chan

Definition

To take advantage of someone, fool them, or take them for a ride.

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How it's used

The term老襯 refers to a person who is easily deceived or exploited, often acting as a sucker in a scam. It carries a strong sense of indignation or warning, implying that the speaker is aware of the trickery and refuses to be the victim. It is frequently used in contexts involving financial swindles or manipulative social situations.

Examples

nei5你mai1咪nam2諗zyu6住wan2搵lou5老can3襯aa4呀，ngo5我hou2好sing2醒㗎。

Don't even think about taking me for a ride, I'm very sharp.

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日wan2搵lou5老can3襯，ngaak1呃jan4人cin2錢jau6又ngaak1呃jan4人gam2感cing4情。

He's always taking advantage of people, cheating them out of money and feelings.

Common phrases

zyun1專dang1登wan2搵lou5老can3襯

deliberately looking for a sucker

m4唔hou2好wan2搵lou5老can3襯

don't try to fool me

Common mistake

Avoid using this term in formal settings or when speaking to superiors, as it is highly colloquial and carries a confrontational tone. It is strictly used to describe being cheated or exploited, not for simple misunderstandings or honest mistakes.