hau2 seoi2 lou2口水佬
Jyutpinghau2 seoi2 lou2
Yaleháu séui lóu
Definition
A talkative man; a chatterbox.
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How it's used
Carries a distinct nuance of annoyance or impatience, implying that the person talks excessively or pointlessly. It is rarely used as a neutral description and often suggests that the subject is being a nuisance or wasting time. While it specifically refers to men, it is a gendered insult that highlights the speaker's irritation with the subject's verbosity.
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That talkative guy is there spouting nonsense again.
Why did you pick such a chatterbox to be your partner?
Related words
Common phrases
acting just like a chatterbox
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is simply eloquent or a good public speaker, as it specifically targets annoying or excessive chatter. It is a derogatory term and should not be used in professional or polite settings.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
