kai3 gaa1 lou2契家佬
Jyutpingkai3 gaa1 lou2
Yalekai gā lóu
Definition
An illicit male lover or paramour of a married woman.
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How it's used
Carries a strong sense of moral judgment and social disapproval, often used in gossip to describe an extramarital affair. It specifically implies a long-term or recurring relationship rather than a one-night stand. The term is gender-specific and exclusively refers to a man involved with a woman who is already married or in a committed relationship.
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go3個goExamples
She is always going out with her illicit lover.
Related words
Common phrases
to keep an illicit male lover
Common mistake
Avoid using this term in any formal or polite setting, as it is highly derogatory and offensive. It is strictly reserved for informal, often malicious, gossip about someone's private life.
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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.
