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Jyutpingfaa1 leng1
Yalefā lēng
Definition
Youngsters, or an idle young man.
- slangyoungsters; young people
- slangan idle young man
colloquialpeople
How it's used
Carries a dismissive or slightly derogatory tone when referring to young people who appear to be aimless or loitering. It specifically targets the perception of being unproductive rather than just age. Use it carefully as it can sound condescending or provocative if directed at someone directly.
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Those few youngsters are always hanging out on the street.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe young people in a neutral or professional context, as it implies they are troublemakers or lazy. It is not a general term for teenager or youth.
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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.
