leng1 keng1０靚ｋｅｎｔ０靓ｋｅｎｔ
Jyutpingleng1 keng1
Yalelēng kēng
Definition
A young dude or young lad.
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How it's used
Used primarily to describe a young, attractive male, though it can also be used as a friendly or casual way to address a young man. It carries a slightly informal and sometimes playful tone. When used to address someone directly, it implies a level of familiarity or seniority on the part of the speaker.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe an older man, as it specifically emphasizes youth. It is also not appropriate in formal or professional settings where a more neutral term like 男士 or 先生 is required.
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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.
