kwai1 lou2 fu3虧佬褲亏佬裤
Jyutpingkwai1 lou2 fu3
Yalekwāi lóu fu
Definition
Long johns; tight-fitting warm underpants typically made of cotton or wool.
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How it's used
The term carries a lighthearted, slightly mocking tone, implying that only someone physically weak or sensitive to cold would need such heavy undergarments. It is rarely used in a formal context and is mostly heard among friends or family members teasing each other about their tolerance for cold weather. Using it with strangers might come across as rude or overly familiar.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
It is so cold, why don't you put on your long johns?
He always wears long johns to work.
Related words
Common phrases
to wear long johns
Common mistake
Do not use this term in a professional or formal setting, as it is considered slang and carries a derogatory connotation regarding the wearer's physical strength.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
