lau4 lo4嘍囉喽啰
Jyutpinglau4 lo4
Yalelàuh lòh
Definition
A low-level member of a bandit gang; a lackey, minion, or henchman.
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How it's used
Originally referring to the minor members of a bandit gang, this term has evolved to describe anyone who acts as a subordinate or a tool for a more powerful figure. It carries a strong sense of contempt, implying that the person has no agency or individual importance. It is frequently used in movies or dramatic storytelling to emphasize the power dynamic between a boss and their disposable followers.
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That bunch of lackeys is causing trouble again.
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Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe a regular employee or a legitimate assistant, as it is inherently insulting and suggests the person is a mere puppet or a criminal accomplice.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
