lo1 pet1籮噼箩噼
Jyutpinglo1 pet1
Yalelō pēt
Definition
Buttocks; bum; backside.
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How it's used
This term is a very common, informal way to refer to the buttocks in daily life. It is considered slightly playful or childish compared to more clinical or neutral terms like 屁股. It is frequently used when talking about children or in casual banter among friends.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this word in formal, professional, or academic settings, as it is strictly colloquial and can sound unprofessional or overly familiar.
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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.
