long4郎
Jyutpinglong4
Yalelòhng
Definition
Man, young man, or husband.
neutralpeoplefamily
How it's used
This character is primarily a bound morpheme in modern Cantonese rather than a standalone noun for man. It appears most frequently in compound words related to marriage or specific titles. It carries a slightly formal or traditional nuance compared to the everyday word 男人.
Examples
He has become a groom, congratulations to him.
Who is the groom?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word to refer to a random man on the street, as it sounds archaic or poetic. It is restricted to specific roles like grooms or historical titles.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
