zou6 pi1 aa1 lou4做ＰＲ
Jyutpingzou6 pi1 aa1 lou4
Yalejouh pī ā lòuh
Definition
To work in public relations, or to work as a nightclub hostess.
- to do public relations work
- slangto work as a nightclub hostess
colloquialworkpeople
How it's used
The term carries a significant double meaning depending on the context. While it is a standard professional title for public relations, it is frequently used as a euphemism for a nightclub hostess who entertains customers. Listeners usually rely on the speaker's tone and the surrounding context to determine if the job is corporate or nightlife related.
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Common mistake
Be careful when asking someone what they do for a living, as using this term might imply the nightlife profession rather than the corporate role if the context is ambiguous.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
