lou4臚胪
Jyutpinglou4
Yalelòuh
Definition
To state, display, or report; also refers to the belly, front, or an ancient official title.
- literaryto state; to report; to display
- archaicbelly; abdomen
- archaicfront; forehead
- historicala title of certain officials in ancient China
writtenbodycommunication
How it's used
Literary usage dominates this character, making it rare in everyday spoken Cantonese. When it refers to the belly, it is almost exclusively replaced by 肚 or 肚腩 in casual conversation. Its use as a verb for stating or reporting is formal and usually reserved for written contexts or historical narratives.
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Common phrases
to enumerate or list out
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 爐, which refers to a stove or furnace. Using 臚 in place of 肚 in daily speech will sound extremely unnatural or archaic to native speakers.
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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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