zau2 juk6 pang4 jau5酒肉朋友

Jyutpingzau2 juk6 pang4 jau5

Yalejáu yuhk pàhng yáuh

名詞

Definition

Fair-weather friends; drinking buddies who share pleasure but not hardship.

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How it's used

This term carries a strong negative connotation, implying that the relationship is shallow and based solely on hedonistic pursuits like drinking or partying. It serves as a warning that these individuals will likely disappear or refuse to help when you face genuine hardship or need support. It is rarely used to describe someone you genuinely trust or rely on for emotional connection.

Measure word

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Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋zi2只hai6係zau2酒juk6肉pang4朋jau5友，jau5有si6事zau6就wan2搵m4唔dou3到jan4人。

They are just fair-weather friends, you can't find them when you're in trouble.

nei5你m4唔hou2好tung4同go2嗰baan1班zau2酒juk6肉pang4朋jau5友heoi3去pou4蒲laa1啦。

Don't go out partying with those fair-weather friends of yours.

Common phrases

git3結sik1識zau2酒juk6肉pang4朋jau5友

to make fair-weather friends

jyun5遠lei4離zau2酒juk6肉pang4朋jau5友

to stay away from fair-weather friends

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a neutral term for friends you go out with, but it is actually a critique of the person's character and the lack of depth in the friendship.