fu1 lau4 gwat1骷髏骨骷髅骨
Jyutpingfu1 lau4 gwat1
Yalefū làuh gwāt
Definition
Skeleton or skull; the dried bones of a dead human.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the skeletal remains of a human, often implying a sense of decay or a spooky aesthetic. While it can be used literally in forensic or historical contexts, it is most frequently encountered in pop culture, especially during Halloween or when describing someone who is extremely thin.
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fu3副fuExamples
There is actually a skeleton inside the house, it is terrifying.
Are you planning to dress up as a skeleton for the Halloween party?
Related words
Common phrases
to dress up as a skeleton
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a living person's body structure unless you are being intentionally rude or hyperbolic about their thinness. It is not a neutral term for anatomy.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
