be1 zau2 tou5啤酒肚
Jyutpingbe1 zau2 tou5
Yalebē jáu tóuh
Definition
Beer belly; a fat belly, often associated with drinking too much beer or middle-age weight gain.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a protruding stomach often associated with middle age and excessive alcohol consumption. While it literally translates to beer belly, it is frequently used as a lighthearted or slightly teasing way to describe any man with a round, protruding midsection regardless of their actual drinking habits.
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He has reached middle age, and his beer belly is very obvious.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 肚腩, which is a neutral term for any belly or abdomen. 啤酒肚 carries a specific connotation of a round, firm belly typical of middle-aged men, whereas 肚腩 can be used for anyone of any age or gender.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
