bai1 goek3 lou2跛腳佬跛脚佬
Jyutpingbai1 goek3 lou2
Yalebāi geuk lóu
Definition
A lame man; a man with a limp.
colloquialpeoplebody
How it's used
This term is a descriptive label that can be perceived as insensitive or derogatory depending on the context and tone. While it literally identifies a physical condition, using it to address someone directly is considered rude and offensive. It is safer to use more neutral descriptions or avoid focusing on physical disabilities in casual conversation.
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Common phrases
lame
Common mistake
Avoid using this term to address someone directly, as it is highly impolite and can be seen as mocking. It is strictly a descriptive noun used when talking about someone in the third person.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
