ceoi2 lou5 po4娶老婆
Jyutpingceoi2 lou5 po4
Yalechéui lóuh pòh
Definition
To marry a woman; to take a wife.
colloquialfamilypeople
How it's used
This phrase is exclusively used by men to describe the act of taking a wife. It carries a traditional nuance, as it specifically focuses on the groom's perspective of bringing a woman into the family unit. In modern casual speech, people often prefer the gender-neutral term 結婚 when talking about getting married in general.
Examples
When does he plan to get married?
Related words
Common phrases
to get married and have children
Common mistake
Do not use this phrase to describe a woman getting married, as it is strictly masculine. For a woman, you would use 嫁人 instead.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
