lau4 je5流野
Jyutpinglau4 je5
Yalelàuh yéh
Definition
Fake, counterfeit, or low-quality goods.
colloquialshoppingmoney
How it's used
Describes items that are either counterfeit, poorly made, or simply not the genuine article. It carries a strong sense of disappointment or suspicion, often used when someone feels cheated after a purchase. It functions as a noun phrase and is frequently used with the copula 係.
Examples
This shirt broke so fast, it must be a low-quality product.
Related words
Common phrases
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 假貨, which specifically refers to fake or counterfeit goods. While 流野 can mean fake, it is broader and often implies that the product is just of terrible quality or does not perform as expected.
Grammar color guide
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
