lo4 lei6蘿莉萝莉
Jyutpinglo4 lei6
Yalelòh leih
Definition
An underage or petite girl, or a Japanese fashion style inspired by Victorian clothing.
- a young, underage girl, or a woman with a petite and flat-chested build
- Lolita fashion; a Japanese fashion subculture based on Victorian clothing
colloquialpeopleclothing
How it's used
Originally derived from the literary character Lolita, the term has evolved in East Asian internet culture to refer specifically to an aesthetic of cuteness rather than the original novel's dark themes. It is frequently used in anime and gaming subcultures to describe a specific character archetype or body type. When referring to the fashion style, it is often shortened to 蘿裝 to distinguish it from the person archetype.
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go3個goExamples
He always says he likes lolitas, it is really perverted.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this term to describe actual children in real life, as it carries a strong connotation of fetishization or otaku subculture that can be highly offensive or creepy in casual social settings.
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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.
