gaang1 tin4 lou2耕田佬
Jyutpinggaang1 tin4 lou2
Yalegāang tìhn lóu
Definition
A male farmer or peasant.
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How it's used
This term carries a distinctly rustic and slightly informal tone compared to the more neutral 農夫. While it literally translates to farmer man, it is often used to describe someone who works the land in a traditional or manual way. It is not necessarily derogatory, but it does emphasize the rugged, earthy nature of the profession.
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go3個goExamples
That farmer is very hardworking.
Related words
Common phrases
to work as a farmer
Common mistake
Avoid using this term in formal or professional contexts, such as in a news report or a business document, as it can sound overly colloquial or even dismissive. Use 農夫 instead if you want to be respectful and neutral.
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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.
