zim1 tau4 lou2尖頭佬尖头佬

Jyutpingzim1 tau4 lou2

Yalejīm tàuh lóu

Definition

A cunning or opportunistic man who is good at speculating for personal gain.

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How it's used

This term carries a strong negative connotation, specifically targeting someone who is perceived as calculating, stingy, or overly focused on personal profit at the expense of others. It is often used to describe someone who is quick to spot a loophole or a way to benefit from a situation, lacking genuine integrity or generosity.

Measure word

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Examples

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日nam2諗zyu6住wan2搵zoek6著sou3數，zan1真hai6係jat1一go3個zim1尖tau4頭lou2佬。

He is always thinking about how to get an advantage; he really is a schemer.

nei5你mai1咪seon3信go2嗰go3個zim1尖tau4頭lou2佬gong2講ge2嘅je5嘢aa4呀。

Don't you believe what that opportunist says.

Common phrases

zou6做zim1尖tau4頭lou2佬

to act like a schemer

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with simply being smart or clever. It specifically implies a selfish, manipulative nature, so using it to describe a hardworking or intelligent person would be an insult.