lo2 lou6裸露
Jyutpinglo2 lou6
Yaleló louh
Definition
To expose one's body, or to be naked and bare.
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How it's used
This term is formal and carries a strong legal or clinical connotation, often appearing in news reports or police statements. In casual daily speech, people are much more likely to use descriptive phrases like 唔着衫 or 露體 instead of this formal verb. It is rarely used to describe someone simply being shirtless at the beach or home.
Examples
He exposed himself in the park and scared the passersby.
Exposing yourself in public is illegal, do you know that?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a general term for being shirtless, but it specifically implies indecent exposure or a violation of public decency standards. Using it to describe someone just taking off their shirt for comfort sounds bizarrely serious or accusatory.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
