Definition
狗腿子 is a derogatory term for a lackey or henchman — literally 'dog's leg'. You use it for someone who acts as a servile assistant to a powerful or corrupt person, often doing dirty work. It carries strong contempt and is mostly used in informal or critical contexts.
n.
(colloquial, derogatory) henchmanlackeyhired thug
Examples
- 狗腿子。Nàge huàirén shēnbiān zǒng yǒu jǐ ge gǒu tuǐ zi.That bad guy always has a few henchmen around him.
- ，狗腿子。Tā wèile qián, gānxīn dāng lǎobǎn de gǒu tuǐ zi.He willingly became the boss's lackey for money.
- 狗腿子。Zhèxiē gǒu tuǐ zi zhuānmén qīfu lǎobǎixìng.These hired thugs specifically bully ordinary people.
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