fu1 lou4骷髏骷髅
Jyutpingfu1 lou4
Yalefū lòuh
Definition
Skeleton or skull; the dry, fleshless bones of a dead human body.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the bony remains of a deceased person rather than a living person's skeletal structure. It is frequently associated with horror themes, Halloween, or warnings of danger. While it can mean the entire skeleton, it is very commonly used to refer specifically to the skull.
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Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe a very thin person, as it sounds extremely morbid and offensive in Cantonese. Use 瘦骨嶙峋 or 瘦到皮包骨 instead if you want to describe someone who is underweight.
Grammar color guide
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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.
