lau6 sat1陋室
Jyutpinglau6 sat1
Yalelauh sāt
Definition
A humble home; a simple, crude, or small room.
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How it's used
This term is a literary expression often used with a sense of self-deprecation or mock humility. It is rarely used in casual conversation to describe an actual house, but rather appears in formal writing or when someone is jokingly downplaying their own living space. It carries a classical nuance reminiscent of the famous essay "陋室銘", which celebrates the idea that a person's character is more important than their physical surroundings.
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gaan1間gānExamples
Although living in a humble home, he feels very satisfied.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone else's home, as it can sound condescending or insulting. It is strictly intended for referring to one's own residence in a humble or poetic manner.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
