gu2 lou5 sek6 saan1古老石山
Jyutpinggu2 lou5 sek6 saan1
Yalegú lóuh sehk sāan
Definition
An old-fashioned or conservative person who refuses to accept new things.
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How it's used
This idiom carries a slightly mocking or impatient tone, implying that the person is as stubborn and immovable as a mountain. It is specifically used to describe someone who rejects modern technology or progressive ideas. While it literally refers to a decorative rockery, it is strictly used as a metaphor for a person's mindset.
Measure word
zo2座jóExamples
He is such an old-fashioned person, he refuses to try anything new no matter what I say.
Related words
Common phrases
to act like an old-fashioned person
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe inanimate objects or actual historical items, as it is exclusively reserved for people who are perceived as being behind the times.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
