gau2 naam4 neoi5狗男女
Jyutpinggau2 naam4 neoi5
Yalegáu nàahm néuih
Definition
A couple engaged in an illicit love affair; a despicable or shameless couple.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong sense of moral condemnation and is used exclusively to insult people involved in an extramarital or unfaithful relationship. It is highly offensive and aggressive, functioning as a harsh label rather than a neutral description. Using this term signals that the speaker holds the subjects in deep contempt.
Measure word
deoi3對deuiExamples
Those two are an illicit couple.
Related words
Common phrases
a pair of adulterers
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a normal couple, even if you dislike them, as it specifically implies infidelity or illicit behavior. It is a severe insult, not a casual way to call someone a jerk.
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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.
