lan2 tau4撚頭撚头
Jyutpinglan2 tau4
Yalelán tàuh
Definition
Dickhead; jerk; an annoying or stupid person.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to a person's most reliable skill, signature dish, or go to move. While the term contains a vulgar character, it is frequently used in casual, masculine social settings to describe expertise without necessarily being intended as an insult. It functions as a colloquial intensifier for one's specialty.
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Avoid using this in professional or formal settings, as the inclusion of a vulgar character makes it highly inappropriate for polite conversation. It is strictly for informal peer-to-peer interaction.
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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.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
