ci5 lou5 maai6 lou5恃老賣老恃老卖老
Jyutpingci5 lou5 maai6 lou5
Yalechíh lóuh maaih lóuh
Definition
To take advantage of one's old age or seniority to demand special treatment or patronize others.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
This phrase carries a strong negative connotation and is used to criticize someone who uses their seniority as a shield to demand special treatment or to dismiss the opinions of others. It specifically targets the behavior of acting entitled rather than just being old. It is often used in intergenerational conflicts where younger people feel unfairly pressured by elders who refuse to listen to reason.
Examples
He is always pulling rank because of his age, it is really annoying.
Don't act all superior just because you are older, young people have their own ideas too.
Related words
Common phrases
a person who acts entitled due to their age
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being old or experienced. It is strictly used to describe a negative behavioral trait where age is weaponized to gain an unfair advantage or to shut down a conversation.
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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.
