bou1 lou5 ngau5煲老藕
Jyutpingbou1 lou5 ngau5
Yalebōu lóuh ngáuh
Definition
A younger man being in a romantic relationship with an older woman.
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How it's used
This term carries a slightly playful or gossipy tone, often used when people are surprised or amused by a significant age gap in a relationship. It specifically describes the woman's perspective in the pairing, highlighting the age difference by comparing the older partner to an old lotus root, which is traditionally slow-cooked for a long time. It is not typically used to describe the man's perspective.
Examples
She is always dating a younger guy and is very happy.
Do you really think she is dating that kid?
Related words
Common phrases
likes to date younger men
Common mistake
Avoid using this term in formal settings or directly to the person involved, as it can sound disrespectful or reductive. It is strictly slang and carries a judgmental undertone that implies the relationship is unconventional.
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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.
