lo4 jau2籮柚箩柚
Jyutpinglo4 jau2
Yalelòh yáu
Definition
Buttocks; ass.
colloquialbody
How it's used
Refers specifically to the buttocks in a way that is informal but not necessarily vulgar. It is the standard term used in everyday speech to avoid the clinical sound of 屁股. Using this word implies a degree of familiarity or casualness in the conversation.
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go3個goExamples
Sit down for a bit, you haven't even warmed your seat yet.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this in formal or professional settings, as it is strictly colloquial and can sound disrespectful or overly blunt depending on the audience.
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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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