lei5 jyu5俚語俚语
Jyutpinglei5 jyu5
Yaleléih yúh
Definition
Slang; folk speech or unrefined, popular language.
neutralcommunicationslang
How it's used
Refers specifically to non-standard, informal, or regional expressions that fall outside of formal written language. It often carries a sense of being grounded in local culture or street-level communication. While it can include vulgarity, the term itself is neutral and simply categorizes the type of language used.
Measure word
geoi3句geuiExamples
This is a very popular piece of slang in Hong Kong.
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Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 粗口, which specifically refers to profanity or swear words. While some slang can be vulgar, not all slang is offensive.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
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.
