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Jyutpingdaa2 tit3 lou2
Yaledá tit lóu
Definition
Blacksmith; a male ironworker.
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How it's used
The suffix 佬 is a common way to refer to men in specific trades or roles, often carrying a slightly informal or rough-around-the-edges connotation. While it can be used neutrally, it can sometimes sound dismissive depending on the tone of voice or the context of the conversation. It is best to avoid using it when addressing someone directly in a professional or formal setting.
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That blacksmith is very strong.
Related words
Common phrases
to find a blacksmith
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the term 鐵匠, which is the formal, standard term for a blacksmith. Using 佬 implies a colloquial, street-level perspective that may not be appropriate in written reports or formal introductions.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
