lo1 jau2蘿柚萝柚
Jyutpinglo1 jau2
Yalelō yáu
Definition
Butt; buttocks.
colloquialbody
How it's used
This term is a playful and slightly cheeky way to refer to the buttocks, often used in casual or humorous contexts. It is significantly more informal than the standard word 屁股 and carries a lighthearted tone that makes it unsuitable for formal or medical discussions. You will frequently hear it used when someone is being restless or unable to stay in one place for long.
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go3個goExamples
Sit down for a while, you haven't even warmed your seat yet.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this word in professional settings or when speaking to superiors, as it can sound overly familiar or disrespectful. It is strictly for casual conversation among friends or family.
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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.



