bou1 lou5 ke2煲老茄

Jyutpingbou1 lou5 ke2

Yalebōu lóuh ké

Definition

A younger woman in a relationship with a much older man.

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How it's used

This term carries a strong derogatory connotation, implying that the woman is motivated solely by money or status rather than genuine affection. It is specifically used to describe a younger woman dating an older man, often with the assumption that the man is wealthy. Using this term is considered rude and judgmental, as it reduces the relationship to a transactional arrangement.

Examples

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日tung4同go3個daai6大keoi5佢hou2好do1多ge3嘅naam4男jan2人ceot1出gaai1街，bei2俾jan4人waa2話hai6係bou1煲lou5老ke2茄。

She is always out with a man much older than her, and people call her a gold digger.

nei5你gu2估keoi5佢zan1真hai6係zung1鍾ji3意go3個aa3阿suk1叔me1咩，mai6咪jau6又hai6係bou1煲lou5老ke2茄。

Do you really think she likes that old guy? She's just after his money.

Common phrases

zyun1專mun4門bou1煲lou5老ke2茄

specializing in dating older men for money

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with general terms for dating; it is strictly used to mock or criticize the power dynamic and perceived ulterior motives in a relationship. It is not a neutral way to describe an age-gap relationship.