hoeng1 haa2 lou2 jat1 goek3 ngau4 si2鄉下佬一腳牛屎乡下佬一脚牛屎
Jyutpinghoeng1 haa2 lou2 jat1 goek3 ngau4 si2
Yalehēung há lóu yāt geuk ngàuh sí
Definition
A country bumpkin, yokel, or provincial person.
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How it's used
This expression is a vivid, derogatory idiom used to mock someone for appearing unsophisticated, unrefined, or out of touch with urban life. It carries a strong sense of classism and is considered quite rude, so it should be used with caution. While it literally references cow manure, the focus is entirely on the perceived social awkwardness or lack of city polish of the person being described.
Examples
He looks like such a total country bumpkin, it is really embarrassing.
nei5你mai1咪siu3笑jan4人hoeng1鄉haa2下lou2佬jat1一goek3腳ngau4牛si2屎laa1啦，jan4人dei6哋ho2可nang4能hou2好jau5有cin2錢㗎。
Don't laugh at him for being a country bumpkin, he might actually be very rich.
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Common mistake
Do not use this phrase to describe someone who is actually from a rural area in a neutral or respectful way, as it is strictly an insult implying inferiority. It is not a literal description of someone's occupation or origin, but a character judgment.
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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.
