hak gwai

A Chinese (Cantonese) slang to describe persons of African descent. The slang is often used in a derogatory manner, but may be used for humor as well. The term “hak gwai” translates literally into “black ghost”, which may offend some.

There aren't many hak gwais in the Praries.

by timblitz August 11, 2006

hak gwai

Chinese for black person, can be used either said in an insulting manner or friendly joking manner.

Wassup my hak gwai, let's go chill Wow what a dirty hak gwai!

by Jeffrey C September 06, 2003

hak gwai

slang canto way of saying black person actually means black ghost. it is improper.

look at that hak gwai! hes going to shoot him!

by mother focker March 06, 2005

hak gway

A term used by mostly people of Asian ethnicity, used to describe people of African descent. It means black ghost. It is pronounced, hok-gway. Though, many people use hak gwai, or hak guay to spell it. This is the correct way of saying it.

Jonny : Im scared, there are too many hak gways in here Anthony : Well of course there are, its foot locker.

by black ghost June 12, 2008

hak gwai jai

Cantonese slang for a black child. The literal definition is Black Ghost Kid

Hak Gwai Jai in Africa could have eaten those salted rocks

by Cantonese Person March 31, 2016