fu4 lou5 kwai4 jau3扶老攜幼扶老携幼
Jyutpingfu4 lou5 kwai4 jau3
Yalefùh lóuh kwàih yau
Definition
To move or go together in a crowd; to take along both the elderly and the young.
neutralfamilypeople
How it's used
Describes a scene where multiple generations of a family travel or move as a single group. It carries a warm, slightly formal tone often used in news reports or storytelling to emphasize the collective nature of a family outing. While it literally refers to supporting the elderly and leading the young, it is rarely used to describe a literal physical act of holding hands in modern daily speech.
Examples
Their whole family, young and old, went on a trip together.
Why are so many of you, young and old, coming out together?
Related words
Common phrases
traveling with the whole family
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply going out with friends, as it specifically implies a multi-generational family group. Using it for a group of peers sounds unnatural and overly dramatic.
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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.
