fu1 lou2呼佬
Jyutpingfu1 lou2
Yalefū lóu
Definition
Full house in poker, or fully occupied and packed.
- slanga full house in poker
- slangfully occupied, crowded, or packed
colloquialfood
How it's used
Derived from the English word full, this term is primarily used to describe being physically stuffed after a meal. It carries a slightly playful or informal tone compared to the standard 飽. While it can refer to a full house in poker, its most common daily application is strictly about food consumption.
Examples
I ate until I was stuffed tonight, I am really full.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe things that are full in a non-food context, such as a full bus or a full schedule. For those situations, use 爆 or 滿 instead.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
